Word Counter

Word Counter: Count Words, Characters, Sentences, and Reading Time

This word counter analyzes your text in real time as you type or paste. It shows the total number of words, characters, sentences, and an estimated reading time. Writers, students, and professionals can use it to meet length requirements or improve readability. There is nothing to install, and your text never leaves your browser.

How to use it

  1. Type or paste your text into the box.
  2. Watch the word, character, sentence, and reading time stats update instantly.
  3. Click the clear button to reset the input and start over.

Common questions

Does this tool store my text?

No, all counting happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

How is reading time calculated?

It uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest second.

What counts as a word?

Any sequence of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces or line breaks.

How are sentences counted?

Sentences are detected by periods, exclamation points, and question marks. Multiple punctuation marks like '...' count as one sentence.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes, the tool works on any device with a modern web browser.