Word Counter

Words, characters, sentences and how long your text takes to read or say out loud.

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Counts update with every keystroke. Your text stays 100% in your browser.

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Reading time
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✍️ How to Use This Word Counter

  1. 1.Paste or type. Drop in an essay, blog draft, video script, speech or cover letter — every stat updates live as you edit.
  2. 2.Hit your target. Most college essays ask for a specific word count, X (Twitter) posts cap at 280 characters, and meta descriptions work best under 160 — watch the numbers while you trim.
  3. 3.Time your delivery. Speaking time assumes ~130 words per minute — a 650-word script is about 5 minutes on stage or on camera.
  4. 4.Check the flow. Lots of very short sentences feel choppy; a healthy paragraph count usually means your text breathes well on the page.

❓ FAQ

Is my text private?

Completely. Counting happens in your browser — your text is never uploaded, stored or sent anywhere. Close the tab and it's gone.

How are words counted?

Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. Numbers and hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word each, like most editors count them.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading assumes ~200 words per minute for an average adult; speaking assumes ~130 words per minute — a natural pace for speeches, presentations and voice-overs.

Is this word counter free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up, no word limit. Paste a paragraph or a whole chapter.