About this word counter
Paste or type any text to see live counts: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, plus how long the text takes to read silently (about 200 words per minute) or aloud (about 130 words per minute). Useful for essays with word limits, speeches, social media posts, product descriptions and articles. Your text is counted in your browser and never sent anywhere.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the counts in the panel — they update as you type.
- Use Copy to take the text with you, or Clear to start over.
Worked example
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Words are groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks — the same method used by most editors. Numbers and hyphenated terms count as one word each.
How is reading time calculated?
At an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, and speaking time at 130 words per minute (a comfortable presentation pace). Your own speed will vary, so treat these as estimates.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser; nothing is transmitted or stored. Refreshing the page clears the text.
Why do character counts differ between tools?
Some tools count spaces, line breaks or punctuation differently. This counter shows characters both with and without spaces so you can use whichever a platform asks for.