Word Counter

Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time — live.

Quick answer: Free online word counter. Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real-time. Calculate reading time securely in your browser.

Words0
Characters (with spaces)0
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading time (~200 wpm)

counted locally — nothing leaves your browser

Paste or type and watch the counts update live: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

How it works

  1. Type or paste your text into the editor area.
  2. The tool instantly analyzes the text locally without uploading it.
  3. Read the real-time statistics for words, characters, sentences, and reading time.

Frequently asked questions

Does it count words in other languages?

Yes for space-separated languages. Languages without spaces (Chinese, Japanese) count differently and character count is the better metric.

Why two character counts?

Some limits include spaces (most social platforms); some don't (certain forms and SMS billing). Both are shown.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your device.

Does punctuation affect the word count?

No. Punctuation attached to a word (like a period or comma) is part of that token, not a separate word.

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