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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Includes reading time and speaking time estimates.

Word countCharacter countSentence countParagraph countReading timeSpeaking time
0
Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
1 min
Reading Time
1 min
Speaking Time

How to Use the Word Counter

  1. 1Type or paste your text into the text area
  2. 2Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update in real time
  3. 3View estimated reading time (based on 200 wpm average)
  4. 4View estimated speaking time (based on 130 wpm average)
  5. 5Use the counts to check essay length, social media limits, or content requirements
  6. 6All counting happens locally — your text is never sent anywhere

Frequently Asked Questions

How are words counted?

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines). Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word. Empty lines are ignored.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed. The minimum displayed is 1 minute.

Can I use this for essay word count requirements?

Yes! The word counter gives an accurate count that matches standard word-processing software. It's perfect for checking essay, article, or assignment length.

Does it count words in other languages?

The counter splits on whitespace, which works well for Latin, Cyrillic, and other space-separated scripts. For languages like Chinese or Japanese that don't use spaces, character count is more relevant.

Is my text private?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Your text is never uploaded or stored on any server.

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