The free Word Counter tool gives you instant, accurate counts of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs. Also estimates reading and speaking time.
📝 Word & Character Counter
Results update in real-time as you type.
Features
Word Count
Accurate word counting with real-time updates.
Character Count
Count characters with and without spaces.
Sentence Counter
Counts sentences, paragraphs and lines.
Reading Time
Estimate reading & speaking time at 200 WPM.
Instant Results
No button click needed — results update live.
100% Private
Text stays in your browser, never sent to server.
How to Use
1
Paste or Type Your Text
Click in the text area above and paste your content or start typing directly.
2
View Instant Stats
The word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update automatically.
3
Copy or Clear
Use the Copy button to copy your text, or Clear to start fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our word counter splits your text by whitespace to count words, counts every character individually, and uses punctuation marks to detect sentences.
No, there is no character limit. You can paste articles, essays, or entire documents.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, and speaking time at 130 words per minute — industry-standard averages.
No. Your text stays entirely in your browser and is never sent to any server. 100% private.
Yes! Most blog posts should be 1,500–2,500 words for best SEO results. Use this tool to hit your target word count.