Word Counter
Paste or type your text and get live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and time to read.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
- Speaking time
- 0 sec
How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the counts as they update.
- Use the reading and speaking time to plan an article, speech or video.
About this tool
Writers, students and marketers often need to hit a word limit for an essay, a meta description or a social post. Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, and speaking time about 130 words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Anything separated by spaces or line breaks is one word.
Do you store my text?
No. It never leaves your browser.
How is reading time worked out?
At about 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed.
Is there a limit?
No limit on our side.