Word Counter
Live word, character, sentence, and reading-time counts — as you type.
About Word Counter
A word counter tallies your text as you type — words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines — plus estimated reading and speaking time. Paste or write and the counts update live. It runs in your browser, so your writing stays private.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time estimated?
- Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute and speaking time about 130, so they're quick estimates rather than exact figures.
- Does it count characters with or without spaces?
- Both. It shows total characters and characters excluding spaces, which matters for limits like tweets and meta descriptions.
- Is my text uploaded?
- No. Counting happens live in your browser; your text is never sent anywhere.
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