Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly with reading and speaking time estimates.
What is a Word Counter?
A word counter is a tool that instantly counts the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any block of text.
Writers use word counters to meet assignment limits, editors use them to hit target lengths, and marketers use them to optimize content for readability. Unlike a word processor's built-in counter, a browser-based tool works on any device with no software installed and processes any text you can paste: emails, web copy, notes, or manuscripts.
How to Use Word Counter
- 1Paste or type your text into the text area above.
- 2Word count, character count, sentences, and paragraphs update instantly as you type.
- 3Reading time is calculated at 238 words per minute (average adult reading speed).
- 4Speaking time is calculated at 130 words per minute.
- 5Use the Clear button to reset and start with new text.
Features
- ✓Live word count that updates in real time
- ✓Character count with and without spaces
- ✓Sentence and paragraph detection
- ✓Reading time estimate (238 wpm average)
- ✓Speaking time estimate (130 wpm)
- ✓No signup, no ads obscuring the tool, completely free
- ✓All processing happens in your browser. Text never leaves your device
Common Use Cases
Academic assignments
A student writing a 2,500-word essay pastes their draft to verify the exact count before submitting, avoiding a grade penalty for being 300 words under the minimum.
Blog content planning
A blogger targeting 1,200 words for SEO pastes their draft and sees 940 words, so they know exactly how much to expand before publishing.
Video scripts
A video creator writing a 90-second script uses the speaking-time estimate (130 wpm) to confirm their 195-word draft fits the slot without re-recording.