Word Counter
Words, characters, sentences & reading time.
About this calculator
Whether it is a school essay with a word limit, a job application or a blog post, knowing your exact word and character count matters. This counter updates live as you type or paste, with no uploads and no sign-up.
Beyond words it reports characters with and without spaces, sentence and paragraph counts, and an estimated reading time at 200 words per minute — useful for speeches, scripts and articles.
How to use
- Paste your text into the box or start typing.
- Watch the word, character and sentence counts update live.
- Check reading time if the text will be spoken or published.
- Edit freely — every count recalculates instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
How are words counted?
Any run of non-space characters counts as a word, which matches how most editors and word processors count.
What reading speed is used?
200 words per minute, the standard average for silent reading in English.
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