Word Counter
Count words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in real time. Free, private, no sign-up — runs in your browser.
Word Counter
Paste or type any text below and get a live count of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
About this Word Counter
Whether you are writing an essay with a strict word limit, a meta description capped at 160 characters, or a social post, this counter updates every statistic live as you type. Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute, the average adult silent-reading speed.
Your text never leaves your device — counting happens entirely in your browser, so it is safe for confidential drafts.
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