Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Reading Time
Free word counter and character counter. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly, plus top keywords. No sign-up.
Runs in your browser — your data is never uploaded.
Paste or type your text and this word counter instantly shows the number of words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and lines, plus estimated reading and speaking time. A keyword table shows which words you use most, which helps with essays, social posts, SEO copy and limits such as meta descriptions or tweets. Everything is calculated in your browser, so your text stays private.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live counts and estimated reading time.
- Check the top keywords to spot repetition and keep within any limit.
Word Counter — frequently asked questions
How does the word counter count words?
It splits your text on spaces and line breaks and counts each group of characters as one word.
How is reading time calculated?
It assumes an average adult reads about 200 words per minute and speaks about 130 words per minute.
Is there a character limit?
No fixed limit. Very long texts depend on your device but work well for typical documents.
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