Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Updates instantly as you type.
Counts update in real time. Your text stays in your browser.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- ~1 min
How to use the word counter
- 1. Paste or type your text into the input area.
- 2. All statistics update automatically as you type.
- 3. Clear the text to reset all counts to zero.
What the word counter measures
The tool counts total words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentence count, paragraph count, and an estimated reading time. All calculations run instantly in your browser.
FAQ
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting is done locally in your browser. Your text is never transmitted anywhere.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is a commonly used average for silent reading. The actual time will vary by individual.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are counted by detecting ending punctuation (periods, exclamation marks, question marks). Abbreviations and other uses of periods may slightly affect the count.