Word Counter
Count words and characters.
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About Word Counter
Word Counter is a free tool that instantly tallies the words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in any text as you type. It also estimates reading time at roughly 200 words per minute, so you know how long your content takes to read.
Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded or stored on a server, making it fast, private, and perfect for writers, students, and marketers checking length limits.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Word Counter free to use?
- Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up, limits, or hidden costs.
- Is my text uploaded or stored anywhere?
- No. All counting happens locally in your browser, so your text never leaves your device and nothing is saved on a server.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute and rounded up to the nearest minute.
- How are words counted?
- Words are counted as groups of non-space characters, so any sequence separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
- What is the difference between the two character counts?
- Characters counts every character including spaces and line breaks, while Characters (no spaces) excludes all whitespace.
- Do I need to click a button to see the results?
- No. All stats update automatically and instantly as you type or paste text.