How words are counted
A word is any run of letters or numbers. Hyphenated words and contractions like well-known and don't count as one word. Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, and speaking time about 150 — typical averages for adults.
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type.
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- Updates as you type
- Your text never leaves your device
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Private — your text never leaves this page.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
- Speaking time
- 0 sec
What is the Word Counter?
Paste or type any text to see how many words, characters, sentences and paragraphs it has, plus how long it takes to read or say out loud. Counting happens on your device as you type.
How it works
How to use the Word Counter
3 simple steps. No experience needed.
What can you use it for?
- Stay within a word limit for an essay, application or article.
- Keep social posts and descriptions under a character limit.
- Estimate how long a script or speech will take to read aloud.
Good to know
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Everything is counted on your device. Nothing is sent to us or stored.
Does it count spaces as characters?
It shows both: characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
Is there a word limit?
No practical limit — you can paste whole essays or reports.
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