Free Word Counter Online
Use this free word counter to count words, characters, sentences, and reading time. Fast, private, and works in your browser.
What is Word Counter?
Word Counter gives you live statistics about your text: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. It is useful for essays, articles, social posts, and meeting length limits.
How to use this tool
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live counts above the text.
- Edit your text and watch the stats update.
Features
- Word and character counts
- Character count excluding spaces
- Sentence and paragraph counts
- Estimated reading time (200 wpm)
- Updates live as you type
This tool runs in your browser. Your files and text are not uploaded to our servers, and we do not store your input.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated using an average pace of 200 words per minute.
How are words counted?+
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace, ignoring empty gaps.
Is my text saved?+
No. Counting happens in your browser and your text is never uploaded or stored.
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