How to use the word counter
- Type in the box, or paste text from any document.
- Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly.
- Check the reading time and your most-used keywords below the box.
About the Word Counter tool
Whether you're writing an essay with a word limit, a social media post, a meta description or a product listing, knowing your exact counts saves time. The counter also estimates reading time (at 238 words per minute) and speaking time (at 150 words per minute), and shows the words you use most often.
100% free
No limits, no watermarks and no sign-up.
Private
Your text stays in your browser — nothing is sent or saved.
Fast
No uploading or waiting in a queue. Results in seconds.
Works everywhere
Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Chromebook.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any group of letters or numbers separated by spaces counts as a word, so “don't” and “well-known” each count as one word.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is counted in your browser. Your text isn't sent anywhere or stored.
How is reading time calculated?
We divide the word count by 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults.
What's the difference between the two character counts?
Characters counts every letter, number, space and symbol. Without spaces leaves out spaces and line breaks.