Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs live as you type, with an estimated reading time.

Text
Words0
Characters (with spaces)0
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Estimated reading time0 sec

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, a commonly used average adult silent-reading speed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I count words online?

Type or paste text into the box — the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live as you type.

How is estimated reading time calculated?

Word count divided by 200 words per minute, a typical average adult reading speed, rounded to whole seconds or minutes.

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