Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with estimated reading and speaking time for the whole piece.

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Characters (no spaces)

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Reading time

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Speaking time

How to use the Word Counter

  1. 1Paste or type your text into the box.
  2. 2Watch the counts update live as you edit.
  3. 3Copy the text back out when you are happy with the length.

About this tool

Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace, which matches how word processors count. Sentences are detected from full stops, question marks and exclamation marks, and paragraphs from blank lines.

Reading time assumes about 225 words per minute, a typical silent reading speed, while speaking time assumes about 130 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.

Benefits

  • Eight live statistics

    Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines and timings at a glance.

  • Built for writers

    Useful for essays, assignments, blog posts and scripts with length rules.

  • Nothing leaves your device

    The work happens inside your browser, so your files and text stay private.

  • Works on your phone

    The layout, buttons and inputs are built mobile-first and are fully keyboard accessible.

Frequently asked questions

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