Writing
Word Counter
Paste text to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time instantly in your browser.
Counts update as you type or paste
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How Word Counter works
Paste or type text into the textarea and the counts update immediately in your browser.
The tool counts words, characters, characters excluding whitespace, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time without sending your text to a server.
FAQ
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser, and the text you paste is not sent to a server.
What counts as a word?
The counter treats runs of letters or numbers as words, including common apostrophe and hyphen forms.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated at about 225 words per minute and rounded up to the nearest minute.