Free Word Counter

What Is a Word Counter?

A word counter is a free online tool that instantly analyses any block of text and shows you the total word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, estimated reading time and estimated speaking time. It updates live as you type or paste — no button press needed.

Word counts matter for essays, blog posts, social media captions, CVs, legal documents and book manuscripts. Our word counter updates in real time so you always know exactly where you stand against any word limit.

How to Use the Word Counter - Step by Step

1. 1

   Paste or type your text

   Click the text area and start typing, or paste any text from your clipboard. All statistics update instantly as you write.

2. 2

   Read your statistics

   See words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time — all updated live.

3. 3

   Clear and start again

   Press the Clear button to reset the text area and all counters at once.

Frequently Asked Questions - Word Counter

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — the average adult silent reading speed according to research. The result is rounded up to the nearest minute for short texts.

How is speaking time calculated?

Speaking time is estimated at 130 words per minute — a comfortable presentation pace. It is useful for timing speeches, presentations and podcasts.

Does the word counter save my text?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No text you enter is sent to any server or stored in any way.

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