Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type.
Word Counter
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
How to use
- 1Type directly into the box or paste text you already have.
- 2The counts update instantly as you edit.
- 3Use the reading and speaking time estimates to gauge length for a talk or video.
About this tool
The Word Counter analyses your text in real time and reports the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, plus estimated reading and speaking times. It is useful for essays, articles, social media posts, meta descriptions and any writing with a length limit.
Benefits & use cases
- Stay within word or character limits for essays, forms and social posts.
- Estimate how long a script will take to read aloud.
- Check meta description and title lengths for SEO.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens in your browser and your text is never sent to a server.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average of about 200 words per minute; speaking time assumes about 130 words per minute.
How is a sentence counted?
Sentences are detected by terminal punctuation (period, question mark, exclamation mark). Abbreviations may occasionally be miscounted.