Free Word Counter Online

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time. Includes reading time estimate. Paste your text and get instant stats — no login required.

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What does this tool count?

Words

Every sequence of characters separated by a space or punctuation. Accurate for English and most Latin-script languages.

Characters

Total characters including spaces and punctuation. Useful for social media limits, SMS, and SEO meta descriptions.

Sentences

Counted by detecting sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?). Useful for checking sentence density in your writing.

Reading time

Estimated at 200 words per minute — the average adult reading speed. Useful for blog posts and articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool store my text?

No. All counting happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server. It stays completely private on your own device.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed. A 1,000-word article would show approximately 5 minutes read time.

Is there a word or character limit?

No limit. You can paste entire essays, articles, or book chapters. The counter updates in real time as you type or paste.

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

The character count includes spaces. This matches how most platforms (Twitter, Instagram, SEO tools) count characters.