Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time — with estimated reading time.
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How to Use the Word Counter
Type or paste your text into the box above. The tool instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs, and estimates how long the text takes to read.
What Gets Counted
- Words — sequences of characters separated by spaces or line breaks
- Characters — every character including spaces
- Characters (no spaces) — all characters except spaces and line breaks
- Sentences — counted by ending punctuation (. ! ?)
- Paragraphs — blocks of text separated by blank lines
- Reading time — based on an average of 200 words per minute
Common Word Count Targets
| Content Type | Typical Length |
|---|---|
| Tweet / X post | 280 characters |
| Meta description | 150–160 characters |
| Blog post | 1,000–2,500 words |
| College essay | 500–650 words |
| Short story | 1,000–7,500 words |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
Paste or type your text and the tool instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time. Everything updates in real time as you type.
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Numbers and hyphenated terms each count as one word.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at an average of 200 words per minute, a common benchmark for adult reading speed on screen.
Is there a word or character limit?
No. You can paste text of any length. The counter handles everything from a tweet to a full essay or article.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is not stored or transmitted.
Is this word counter free?
Yes. It's completely free, requires no sign-up, and works on any device — phone, tablet, or computer.