Word Counter
Paste or type your text to see live counts of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
0Words
0Characters
0Characters (no spaces)
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0 minReading time
How it works
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Watch the counts update live as you type — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
- Use Clear to start over, or Copy Text to copy your text.
Example
Input: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
Output: 9 words, 44 characters, 36 characters (no spaces), 1 sentence, 1 paragraph, < 1 min reading time.
Output: 9 words, 44 characters, 36 characters (no spaces), 1 sentence, 1 paragraph, < 1 min reading time.
Tips
- Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute.
- Paragraphs are separated by blank lines.
- Use this to check essay or article length requirements.
- Everything runs locally — your text stays private.
FAQ
How is reading time calculated?
Your word count is divided by 200 words per minute and rounded up.
What counts as a word?
Any group of characters separated by spaces.
Is there a text limit?
No — paste as much text as you like.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. It never leaves your browser.
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Recommended software
- Grammarly — Writing assistant for grammar and clarity.
- Hemingway Editor — Readability checker that highlights complex sentences.
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