Word counter
Free · no sign-upCount words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type.
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type or paste. Everything is worked out live in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Free, no sign-up.
- ✓Live word and character counts
- ✓Characters with and without spaces
- ✓Sentences and paragraphs
- ✓Estimated reading time
- ✓Runs in your browser — nothing uploaded
Who it's for
- Essays and assignments with a limit
- Social posts and meta descriptions
- Articles and blog drafts
- Any text with a word or character cap
How it works
- 1Paste or type your text.
- 2Watch the counts update live.
- 3Check words, characters and reading time.
- 4Edit until it fits your limit.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated?+
From the word count at an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute. It's a rough guide, not an exact figure.
How are words counted?+
By splitting the text on spaces and line breaks, so runs of whitespace don't inflate the count.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?+
No. Everything runs locally in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
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