Word Counter
Our Word Counter tool instantly counts the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in any text. Perfect for writers, students, and content creators who need to meet word count requirements.
How it works
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Paste or type your text into the input area.
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View instant word count, character count, and more statistics.
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Use the results to adjust your text as needed.
Examples
"Hello world. This is a test."
6 words, 30 characters
This sample text contains 6 words and 30 characters (including spaces).
A 500-word essay draft
500 words, ~2500 chars
A typical 500-word essay has approximately 2500 characters including spaces.
Average reading speed: 200 wpm
5 min read for 1000 words
At 200 words per minute, a 1000-word text takes about 5 minutes to read.
Frequently asked questions
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace and punctuation. Each group of characters separated by spaces is counted as one word.
Character count with spaces includes all characters including spaces and punctuation. Without spaces counts only visible characters.
The average adult reading speed is 200-250 words per minute for non-fiction. Skim reading can be 300-400 wpm.
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to our servers.
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