Word Counter — Free Online Tool
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type.
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About Word Counter
The Word Counter gives you a live breakdown of your writing as you type or paste it. It tracks words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time, making it ideal for essays, articles, social posts, and assignments with strict limits.
Everything is calculated instantly in your browser, so there is nothing to install and no waiting for a server. Your text stays private on your device, which makes this counter a fast, reliable companion for writers, students, and content creators.
How to Use Word Counter
- Type directly into the text box or paste your existing content.
- Watch the word, character, sentence, paragraph, and reading-time stats update live.
- Use 'Copy Text' to grab your content or 'Clear' to start over.
- Adjust your writing until it fits the word or character target you need.
Key Features
Real-time counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
Separate character count with and without spaces
Estimated reading time based on 200 words per minute
100% client-side processing keeps your text private
One-click copy and clear buttons
Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter count words?
It counts any sequence of non-space characters as a single word. Text is split on spaces, tabs, and line breaks, so hyphenated words count as one and double spaces are ignored.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device, so it is safe for confidential documents.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. The tool shows total characters as well as a separate count that excludes all whitespace, which is handy for character-limited fields.