Example use cases
Paste a 500-word article draft to check length, scan the paragraph count, and estimate whether it reads in about three minutes. Empty input returns zero for every count.
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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time directly in your browser.
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Your text stays in this browser and is not sent to a server.
Text stats
Count words and characters locally
Paste or type text to update word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, line count, and estimated reading time.
Live counts
Words15
Characters107
No spaces93
Sentences1
Paragraphs1
Lines1
Estimated reading time1 min
Based on about 200 words per minute.
Local processing: Your text is processed in your browser. It is not uploaded to our server.
What this word counter measures
Use this counter for drafts, essays, article snippets, bios, product descriptions, social posts, and any text where length matters. Character counts include both with-space and without-space totals.
Word countCharacter countSentence countReading time
Internal links
After checking length, clean spacing or convert casing with the other text tools.
FAQ
Does this word counter upload my text?
No. The counts are calculated in your browser without sending your text to a server.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time uses a simple estimate of about 200 words per minute.
Can I count characters without spaces?
Yes. The stats include characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
Why can this differ from Microsoft Word?
Different editors define words slightly differently. This counter treats Unicode apostrophes, hyphenated words, and common number separators as part of the same word to stay close to document-editor counts.
What happens with empty text?
Empty text shows zero words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading time.
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