Word Counter
Analyze your text instantly with our free word counter. Get accurate counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, plus reading and speaking time estimates. Perfect for essays, articles, social media posts, and any writing project.
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💡 Tip: This tool works entirely in your browser — your text is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
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How to Use
- 1 Paste or type your text into the text area above. You can enter any amount of text, from a single sentence to a 10,000+ word document.
- 2 Watch the statistics update in real-time as you type. The word counter instantly calculates all metrics without any delay.
- 3 Review your results including word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, and speaking time.
- 4 Copy your text using the Copy button, or click Clear to start fresh with a new analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
Our word counter uses industry-standard algorithms that split text by whitespace and filter empty strings. It handles multiple spaces, tabs, and line breaks correctly. The count matches what you'd expect from Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on the average reading speed of 200 words per minute for adults. This is a standard metric used by Medium, WordPress, and other platforms. Actual reading time may vary based on text complexity and individual reading speed.
What's the difference between characters and characters (no spaces)?
"Characters" includes all characters in your text — letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. "Characters (no spaces)" excludes all whitespace, giving you just the count of visible characters. Some platforms (like Twitter) count spaces, while others don't.
Can I use this for large documents?
Yes! Our word counter is optimized to handle documents with 10,000+ words smoothly. All processing happens in your browser, so there are no file size limits or upload restrictions. Your text remains completely private.