Word Counter
Paste or type your text below for instant analysis. 100% private — runs in your browser.
Top Keywords
Top keywords will appear here once you start typing.
Writing Goals
About the Word Counter
This word counter counts words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs as you type, and estimates both reading and speaking time from standard words-per-minute rates. Everything is calculated in your browser, so unpublished drafts are never uploaded anywhere.
A word counter is the quickest way to check work against a limit — a 500-word article brief, a 150-character meta description, a 2,000-word essay, or a conference talk that has to fit twenty minutes.
Counts update as you type rather than on a button press, and characters are reported both with and without spaces because different platforms count differently. Twitter and most SEO fields count every character including spaces; some academic limits exclude them.
Reading time assumes roughly 200 to 250 words per minute for silent reading and speaking time around 130 to 150, which is the standard basis for those estimates. Useful for judging whether a page is a two-minute read or a ten-minute commitment.
How to use the Word Counter
- Paste your text. Type or paste into the input box.
- Read the live counts. Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update as you type.
- Check the time estimates. See the estimated reading and speaking time.
- Edit against your limit. Trim or expand until the count matches your target.
Word Counter features
- Word and character count
- Reading time estimate
- Sentence and paragraph count
- Keyword density
- Real-time counting
- Text statistics
Frequently asked questions
What does the word counter count?
Counts words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults, adjusted for text complexity.
Can I count words in different languages?
Yes! The counter works with multiple languages and accurately counts words in most writing systems.