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📝 Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in any text, with reading and speaking time estimates.
About this Word Counter
This free word counter analyses your text as you type and shows words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in one place. It also estimates how long the text takes to read or say out loud. Writers, students and social media users use it to stay within limits and plan speeches, essays and scripts.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Watch the counts update live as you type.
- Check the reading and speaking times under the counts.
- Edit your text until it matches the length you need.
Example
Pasting a 500-word essay shows 500 words, roughly 3,100 characters, and a reading time of about 2 minutes 30 seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Everything is counted inside your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How is reading time calculated?
It uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, and 130 words per minute for speaking.
What counts as a word?
Any group of characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks counts as one word.
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