Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Sentences Instantly

Free online word counter tool. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and get reading time estimates. Paste any text for instant results.

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Paste or type any text to instantly see your word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time and speaking time. Runs entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device.

When to Use the Word Counter

Use when writing essays, blog posts, social media content, or any text where word count matters. To check character limits for Twitter, Instagram, or SMS, use the character counter instead.

Word Counter Tips

  • Paste directly from Word, Google Docs, or any other source — formatting is stripped automatically.
  • Reading time is based on 238 words per minute, the average adult reading speed.
  • Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, useful for presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this word counter? ▾

Our word counter uses the same algorithm as Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It handles contractions, hyphenated words and multiple spaces correctly.

Does it count words in other languages? ▾

Yes. The counter works with any language that uses spaces between words. For CJK languages, it counts characters instead.

Is there a character limit? ▾

No. Paste text of any length — from a tweet to an entire novel. Processing happens in your browser.

How is reading time calculated? ▾

Reading time uses 238 words per minute (average for adults). Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.

Does my text leave my browser? ▾

Never. All counting happens locally. We cannot see, store or transmit your text.

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