Utilities
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Runs in your browser
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
- Speaking time
- 0 sec
Reading time assumes 200 words per minute and speaking time 130. Your text stays in this page and is never sent anywhere.
How to use Word Counter
Follow these steps:
- Type or paste your text.
- The counts update as you type: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines.
- Reading and speaking time are estimates based on average speeds.
Examples
Essay limit
Paste your essay to check it is within a 500-word limit.
Social post
Check a post stays under a character limit, counting spaces.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is a run of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words and numbers each count as words.
How are reading and speaking time worked out?
Reading time assumes 200 words a minute and speaking time 130 words a minute.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The count happens in your browser and your text never leaves your device.