Word and character counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly as you type. Includes estimated reading time.
Processed on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.
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Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Estimated reading time
The word counter counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines as you type, and estimates how long it would take to read the text aloud.
- Counts words split by spaces and line breaks.
- Counts characters with and without spaces.
- Estimates sentences by counting terminal punctuation marks.
- Calculates reading time at an average of 200 words per minute.
Use cases
- Checking that an essay or article meets a minimum word count.
- Fitting a text to a character limit before publishing it.
- Estimating how long a presentation or script will take to read.
How it works
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Paste your text
Type or paste the text into the input box.
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Read the stats
Counters update automatically with every change.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- It uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, a common standard for adults reading silently.
- Are spaces counted as characters?
- Both figures are shown separately: total characters and characters excluding spaces.
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