Word Counter
Words, characters, sentences and reading time — counted as you type.
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About this word counter
A word counter counts the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in a piece of writing, and estimates how long it takes to read. Writers use it to stay inside essay and article limits — many assignments, job applications and freelance briefs specify an exact word count. Bloggers and SEO writers use it to check article length and to spot words they repeat too often. Social media managers check character counts before posting, students verify assignments before submitting, and speakers estimate how long a script will take to deliver. This counter updates live as you type, so there is no button to press and no waiting. A “word” here means any run of letters or numbers, so “well-known” counts as one word and numbers like 2026 count as words too. Sentences are counted from full stops, question marks and exclamation marks, and paragraphs are blocks of text separated by a blank line. Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute, the widely used average for adult readers of English. The “most used words” list ignores one- and two-letter words like “a”, “to” and “of” so it highlights the words that actually carry your meaning.
How to use
- Paste or type your text in the box — counting starts instantly.
- Read the totals above; “Most used words” shows your top repeated words (useful for essays and SEO articles).
- Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed.
Example
Paste the sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The dog was not amused.” and the counter reports 14 words, 2 sentences, 1 paragraph and a reading time of a few seconds — and “dog” and “the” patterns show up in your most-used words as you write more.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work for Urdu and other languages? Yes. The counter understands Unicode letters, so Urdu, Arabic and Hindi text is counted correctly, not just English.
Is my text saved or uploaded? No. Counting happens in your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, and closing the page erases everything.
Why does my reading time differ from other tools? Tools assume different reading speeds. This one uses 200 words per minute; a slower, careful read of technical text can be closer to 150.