Purpose: Count words, characters, sentences and reading time live - ideal for essays, blogs and social posts.
Word Counter
The Word Counter counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text and estimates reading time - built for essays, articles, assignments, and social posts with length limits.
Everything counted at once
Paste or type your text and it tallies words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in real time. That makes it easy to hit an essay word count, keep a meta description under 160 characters, or trim an article to a target length.
Reading time explained
The reading-time estimate assumes an average adult reading speed of about 200–250 words per minute, so a 1,000-word article reads in roughly four to five minutes. Writers use this to label blog posts and to gauge whether a piece fits a time slot. All counting happens locally - your draft never leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average reading speed of about 200-250 words per minute, the typical adult rate for online text.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. It shows both totals, which is useful for platforms that count spaces and those that do not.
Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?
You can paste long documents; counting happens instantly in your browser with no server upload.
Can it help with essay word limits?
Yes. The live word count makes it easy to reach or stay within an assignment's required length.
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