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Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time in real time. Ideal for essays, articles, SEO content, and social media posts with platform character limits.
Follow these simple steps to get instant, accurate results directly in your browser:
Type directly into the text editor or paste your document from your clipboard.
View instant metrics for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Use the one-click copy button to grab your text or reset the workspace with clear.
The Word Counter is a comprehensive text analysis utility that measures word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading/speaking time in real time.
The counting algorithm uses standard Unicode whitespace tokenization and punctuation boundary detection (matching standard writing conventions used by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and academic style guides). It computes reading time based on an average adult comprehension rate of 200–250 words per minute, and speaking time at 130–150 words per minute.
The tool analyzes your text locally in your browser with zero latency as you type or paste. Your confidential manuscripts, essays, articles, and drafts are never sent to any server.
Metrics recalculate on every keystroke with zero typing lag.
Provides accurate reading (225 wpm) and speaking (140 wpm) duration benchmarks.
Separates character counts with spaces from raw non-space characters.
Your essays, articles, and private writings never leave your computer.
Craft posts within strict limits for X (280 chars), LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Ensure college essays and research papers meet strict minimum and maximum word targets.
Calculate presentation length accurately using estimated speaking time statistics.
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