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Word Counter
Paste any text and instantly see words, characters, sentences and reading time.
What is a word counter?
A word counter measures the length of your writing in words, characters, sentences and paragraphs. It guides essays with word limits, social posts with character caps, and articles that must hit a target length. This page also estimates reading time at 200 words per minute, so you know whether a draft feels short or long.
How to use this word counter
- Click the large text box and type or paste your text.
- Watch the Words, Characters, Sentences and Paragraphs boxes update live.
- Check Reading Time to judge the draft's length.
- Press Clear Text to start over with a fresh page.
Why use this tool
- Free and instant counting with no signup.
- Everything runs in your browser - text never uploads anywhere.
- Shows characters with and without spaces for strict limits.
- Tracks sentences, paragraphs and reading time in one view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes. Type or paste text and every count updates instantly without payment or registration. All counting happens in your browser.
What exactly does it count?
It counts words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Clear the box any time to reset all figures.
Does my text stay private?
Yes. Your words never leave your device because the JavaScript counts locally. You can safely check drafts, emails and assignments.
How is reading time worked out?
Reading time divides your word total by 200 words per minute. Short texts show under one minute, while longer drafts round up to whole minutes.