Word & character counter
Paste text and get instant stats.
Words
0
Characters
0
No spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
1 min
About this tool
Count characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in a piece of text. Useful for essays, tweets and SEO copy.
Features
- Live character and word count
- With/without spaces
- Reading and speaking time estimates
- Selection-only counting
How to use it
- Paste your text.
- Read the live counts in the side panel.
🔒 100% private
Everything happens inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to a server, never stored, and never seen by us.
Frequently asked questions
What reading speed is used?
Roughly 250 words per minute, the average for adult prose.