Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Sentences
About the Word Counter
Word Counter tallies words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type or paste. It is the quickest way to hit a word limit for an essay, meta description, tweet, ad copy or résumé without opening a heavyweight word processor.
The counter updates on every keystroke and works offline once the page has loaded. Your text is never sent anywhere: the counting happens entirely in your browser, which makes it safe for drafts, contracts and anything confidential.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box (or drag a selection in).
- Watch the counters update instantly — words, characters, sentences and more.
- Edit freely until the numbers match your target, then copy the text back out.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word counter store or upload my text?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to a server, logged, or stored — closing the tab erases it completely.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of 200–250 words per minute; this tool uses 225. A 1,000-word article therefore shows roughly 4 minutes.
How are words counted?
A word is any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks — the same rule most word processors use. Hyphenated words like “state-of-the-art” count as one word.
Is there a word or character limit?
No practical limit. The tool comfortably handles book-length texts of hundreds of thousands of words.
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