Word Counter
Count words and characters instantly in your browser, with sentence, paragraph, and reading-time estimates.
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What this word counter does
Write or paste text into the editor and see live counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Everything runs in your browser and your text is not uploaded.
How to Use
- 1Type or paste text into the editor.
- 2Review the live statistics beside the text.
- 3Use Copy text if you need the original text on your clipboard.
- 4Clear the editor when you want to start a new count.
Counts words and characters as you type
Includes sentence and paragraph totals
Estimates reading time at 200 words per minute
Works in your browser without an account
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Questions about the Word Counter?
Is my text uploaded or saved?
- No. The counter runs in your browser. Your text is not uploaded to a server or saved after you leave the page.
How is reading time estimated?
- The estimate uses 200 words per minute and rounds up to the next whole minute. Empty text shows zero minutes.
What counts as a word?
- Sequences of letters or numbers count as words. Apostrophes and hyphens inside a word stay with that word.
Can I count text in other languages?
- Yes. The counter supports Unicode letters, so you can paste text in many languages.
Can I export the statistics?
- The current version shows the live statistics in the browser. You can copy the original text and use the counts while editing your document.