Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
Results are provided for general informational use. Verify important financial, health or legal figures before relying on them.
About this Word Counter
The Word Counter updates as you type or paste text. Besides a word total, it reports characters, approximate sentence and paragraph counts, plus a reading-time estimate based on a typical reading speed.
For related tasks, try Character Counter, Word Frequency Counter or Sentence Counter.
How to use it
- Paste or type text into the box.
- Review the counters as they update automatically.
- Edit the text and watch the statistics change in real time.
Practical example
A 450-word article is estimated at roughly two minutes of reading time when using a reference speed of about 225 words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
The tool splits non-empty text on whitespace.
How is reading time estimated?
It divides the word count by about 225 words per minute and rounds up.
Does my text leave the browser?
The counting logic runs in your browser and does not require an external API.
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