Word & Character Counter
Paste or type your text and watch the word count, character count, sentence count and estimated reading time update instantly as you edit.
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words
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characters
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No spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading
Everything writers actually need to check
Beyond a simple word count, this tool tracks characters with and without spaces (useful for meeting strict character limits on forms and social posts), sentence and paragraph counts for structure checks, and an estimated reading time based on average reading speed — handy for blog posts, speeches, and video scripts.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?+
It's estimated at roughly 200 words per minute, a commonly used average adult silent-reading speed, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does pasting from Word change the count?+
No — the counter reads exactly what's in the text box, regardless of where the text came from.