Free Word Counter
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading/speaking time, live as you type.
Paste or type your text and every count updates instantly: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time and speaking time.
Handy for essays with a word limit, social media posts with a character cap, or timing a speech.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text.
- Read the counts below, they update as you type.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated?
Using an average adult silent-reading speed of about 200 words per minute. Actual speed varies with the text and the reader.
How is speaking time estimated?
Using an average speaking pace of about 130 words per minute, roughly what you’d get reading a script or giving a presentation.
How are sentences counted?
By counting groups of text ending in “.”, “!” or “?”. Abbreviations with periods can occasionally be counted as extra sentences.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser; nothing you type or paste here is ever sent to a server.
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