paste text. instant stats.

count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time. all stats update in real-time as you type.

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Statistics

Words

0

Characters

0

No Spaces

0

Sentences

0

Paragraphs

0

Avg Word Length

0.0

Time Estimates

Reading time0 min
Speaking time0 min

What is Word Counter?

Word Counter gives you real-time statistics as you type or paste text. See word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time — all updating instantly.

Whether you are writing a tweet with a character limit, an essay with a word count requirement, or a blog post with a target reading time, this tool gives you the numbers you need at a glance.

Paste your text or type directly in the editor. All counting happens in your browser with no data sent to any server.

How to Use Word Counter

  1. 1

    Paste or type text

    Enter your text in the editor area. Stats update in real time as you type.

  2. 2

    Read the counts

    See words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs.

  3. 3

    Check reading time

    See the estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute.

Common Use Cases

Academic writing

Track word count against essay and paper requirements.

Social media posts

Check character count against platform limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram captions.

Blog posts

Monitor article length and estimated reading time for SEO and reader engagement.

Copywriting

Hit exact word counts for ad copy, product descriptions, and meta descriptions.

Email drafting

Check email length to keep messages concise and readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

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