Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & More
Free word counter. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs. Estimate reading and speaking time — instantly.
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🔒100% Private — Your files never leave your device. All processing runs locally in your browser.
How It Works
Type or paste text and see live statistics update instantly. The tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading and speaking time.
Statistics update on every keystroke with zero delay. The tool uses whitespace and punctuation analysis to accurately count words and sentences across all languages, including CJK characters.
Features
- ✓Live word, character, sentence count
- ✓Characters with and without spaces
- ✓Paragraph counter
- ✓Reading time estimate (200 wpm)
- ✓Speaking time estimate (130 wpm)
- ✓Copy and clear buttons
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste your text into the input area.
- View live statistics: word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time.
- Use the copy button to copy your text or clear to start fresh.
⚡Uses standard whitespace and punctuation analysis — the same counting method used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Perfect For
- →Writers and bloggers checking article length against SEO word count targets (300, 1000, 2000 words)
- →Students verifying essay length meets assignment requirements
- →Social media managers checking post length for Twitter/X (280 chars), LinkedIn (3000 chars), and Instagram (2200 chars)
- →Presenters estimating speech duration from written scripts
Frequently Asked Questions
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