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Word Counter
See live character, word, sentence and paragraph counts plus an estimated reading time as you type.
- Paste or type your text
- Read the counts below
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Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
Frequently asked questions
- It's calculated from your word count divided by an average adult reading speed (roughly 200-250 words per minute), so it's a useful estimate rather than an exact figure — actual reading time varies by content and reader.
- Sentences are detected by end punctuation (., !, ?) and paragraphs by line breaks, so unusual formatting (like text with no punctuation, or ALL CAPS text with abbreviations) can occasionally throw off the count slightly.
- The tool shows both a character count including spaces and one excluding them, so you can check against whichever limit you're working to (e.g. many platforms count spaces, some don't).
- No. Counting happens live in your browser as you type — nothing is sent to a server or saved, and no account is needed.
- No. It runs entirely in your browser — no software install, no account, no email required.
How is reading time estimated?
How does it count sentences and paragraphs?
Does it count spaces as characters?
Is my text uploaded or stored anywhere?
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
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