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Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time live as you type — right in your browser.
Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
0 min
Counts update live as you type. Everything runs locally in your browser.
// About this tool
Word & Character Counter
This counter gives you live statistics as you type or paste text: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, and an approximate speaking time.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the standard average for adult reading. Speaking time uses a slower ~130 words per minute to reflect spoken delivery.
Everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and the tool works fully offline.
// When to use it
Meet a word limit
Track your word count live while writing an essay, article, or description to stay under a required limit.
Estimate how long a piece takes to read
See an estimated reading time so you know whether a post, script, or presentation is the right length for its audience.
Count characters for a constrained field
Check the character count (including or excluding spaces) against a tweet, SMS, or database column limit.
// Questions
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and the tool works offline.
How is reading time calculated?
Word count divided by 200 words per minute, the standard adult reading average. Speaking time uses ~130 words per minute.
What counts as a word?
Any sequence of non-whitespace characters. Contractions and hyphenated terms count as single words.
Does the character count include spaces?
The 'Characters' count includes spaces; 'Characters (no spaces)' strips all whitespace. Use whichever matches your constraint.
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