Word Counter
Get live counts for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs as you type. Includes an approximate reading-time estimate (~225 WPM) for drafts and briefs — private text analysis only.
Runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves this device.
- Words & characters
- Sentences & paragraphs
- Reading time estimate
- Live updates
- Private text
How it works
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- See live counts for words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.
- Use estimated reading time for blog drafts and briefs.
Key features
- Words & characters
- Sentences & paragraphs
- Reading time estimate
- Live updates
- Private text
FAQ
How are words counted?
Whitespace-separated tokens. Hyphenated compounds count as one word.
Reading time basis?
Approximate average of ~200–250 words per minute; adjust expectations for technical text.
Is text uploaded?
No — counting is local.
Unicode supported?
Yes — modern JS string handling covers most languages; CJK may count characters differently than “words”.
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