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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time directly in your browser.

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Count words and characters locally

Paste or type text to update word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, line count, and estimated reading time.

Live counts
Words15
Characters107
No spaces93
Sentences1
Paragraphs1
Lines1
Estimated reading time1 min

Based on about 200 words per minute.

Limit check15 / 500

485 words remaining.

Local processing: Your text is processed in your browser. It is not uploaded to our server.

What this word counter measures

Use this counter for drafts, essays, article snippets, bios, product descriptions, social posts, and any text where length matters. Use the limit or target mode when a form, bio, meta description, school task, or editor brief has a specific word or character requirement.

The tool also estimates reading and speaking time for planning scripts, presentations, and short web copy. Counts run locally in the browser, but avoid pasting highly sensitive text unless your own workflow allows it.

Word countCharacter countTarget modeSentence countReading time

Worked example

Paste Local tools keep simple tasks private. The counter reports 6 words. Set a 10-word limit to see that 4 words remain, or switch the target to characters for a form with a character cap. Reading time is an estimate based on about 200 words per minute, and different editors may tokenize punctuation slightly differently.

FAQ

Does this word counter upload my text?

No. The counts are calculated in your browser without sending your text to a server.

How is reading time estimated?

Reading time uses a simple estimate of about 200 words per minute.

Can I check a word or character limit?

Yes. Use the limit or target controls to compare the current word count or character count against your requirement.

Can I count characters without spaces?

Yes. The stats include characters with spaces and characters without spaces.

Why can this differ from Microsoft Word?

Different editors define words slightly differently. This counter treats Unicode apostrophes, hyphenated words, and common number separators as part of the same word to stay close to document-editor counts.

Is speaking time exact?

No. Reading and speaking times are estimates based on average words per minute. Delivery speed, pauses, and audience style can change the real timing.

What happens with empty text?

Empty text shows zero words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading time.

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