Word Counter

Type or paste your text to see the word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — updated as you type.

Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded

Statistics

Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
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Lines
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Most frequent words

  1. Nothing yet

How to use Word Counter

  1. Type or paste text into the box.
  2. Counts update instantly as you type.
  3. Check the most frequent words to spot repetition.

Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time assumes an average of 238 words per minute; speaking time assumes 150 words per minute.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. The counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

How are words counted?

A word is any run of letters or numbers, including words with apostrophes or hyphens such as “don’t” and “well-known”. It works with accented and non-Latin alphabets too.