Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time.
How to Use Word Counter
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Paste or type your text into the text box above.
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Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly in real time.
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Check the reading time and speaking time estimates below the counts.
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Use the "Clear" button to reset and start fresh.
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Copy any count by clicking on the number.
About Word Counter
Our free online word counter tool gives you instant, accurate counts of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs as you type. Whether you're working on an essay, blog post, social media update, or any document with a character limit, this tool has you covered.
Key Features
- Real-Time Counting: Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly as you type.
- Reading Time Estimate: Calculates reading time at 200 words per minute — perfect for blog posts and speeches.
- Speaking Time: Estimates speaking time at 130 words per minute for presentations and podcasts.
- No Limits: Handles 100,000+ words without performance issues.
Who Is This For?
Writers crafting essays, bloggers checking post length, students meeting assignment word limits, social media managers staying within platform character limits (Twitter: 280, Instagram: 2,200, LinkedIn: 3,000), and anyone preparing speeches or presentations.
Privacy & Security
Runs 100% in your browser — no signup, no uploads, no data stored. Your text never leaves your device.