Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time.
What Is This Tool?
Our word counter counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste text. It also estimates the reading time based on an average reading speed. Use it to check essay word counts, measure article length, or stay within a character limit.
How to Use
- Type or paste your text into the text area.
- The word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time update instantly.
- Check the six stat cards above the text area: characters, characters without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
- To start over, simply select all text and delete it.
Common Use Cases
- Checking essay or assignment word counts for academic submissions
- Staying within a character limit for social media posts or bios
- Estimating article reading time before publishing
- Analyzing text density and structure for content editing
Tips & Tricks
- Paste directly from a document — formatting is stripped automatically.
- Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed.
- Character count without spaces is useful for platforms that count differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in a text online?
Paste or type your text into the text area above. The word count appears instantly — no button to press, no sign-up, and the tool is completely free.
Does the counter show characters with and without spaces?
Yes. Two separate cards show the total character count including spaces and the count with all whitespace removed, which is useful for platforms that measure length differently.
How is the reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average reading speed for adults. A 1,000-word article shows an estimated reading time of 5 minutes.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device, so you can safely paste confidential documents.
Can it count sentences and paragraphs too?
Yes. The tool detects sentence-ending punctuation (including full-width marks used in Japanese and Chinese) and blank-line paragraph breaks, and shows both counts alongside words and characters.
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Estimate reading time for articles, essays, and documents with our free word counter tool.
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