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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences & reading time.

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Free online word counter

This word counter gives you an instant, accurate count of the words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text — plus an estimated reading time. It's perfect for essays with strict word limits, blog posts, social media captions, meta descriptions, and any writing where length matters. Just start typing or paste your text and the numbers update live.

Why writers use a word counter

  • Students & academics — stay within essay and assignment word limits.
  • Content writers & bloggers — hit target lengths that tend to rank well in search.
  • SEO & marketers — keep meta titles and descriptions within Google's display limits.
  • Social media managers — check character counts for each platform before posting.

How to count words

  1. Type directly into the box, or paste text you've copied from elsewhere.
  2. Read the live counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
  3. Use the reading-time estimate to gauge how long your piece takes to read.
  4. Click Copy text to grab your text, or Clear to start over.

Private and free

Everything happens in your browser — your text is never uploaded — so you can safely count words in confidential documents. There's no sign-up and no limit. Bookmark this page for the next time you need a quick, reliable word count.

Frequently asked questions

How does the word counter work?

Type or paste your text into the box and the counts update instantly. Words are counted by splitting your text on spaces and line breaks, characters are counted individually, and sentences and paragraphs are detected from punctuation and blank lines. Everything is calculated in your browser as you type.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. This word counter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or shared, which makes it safe to use for private or confidential documents.

How is reading time estimated?

Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of about 225 words per minute. It is a rough guide — actual reading time varies with the difficulty of the text and the reader.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes. The tool shows total characters (including spaces and punctuation) as well as characters excluding spaces, which is useful for platforms that count either way.

Is there a word or character limit?

There is no fixed limit. Because the counting happens locally, you can paste very long documents, though extremely large texts may slow down on older devices.

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