01 / Fast steps
- Paste or type your text.
- Run the tool.
- Review the counts in the results panel.
Word Counter
Paste any text to get an instant word, character, sentence and paragraph count, plus an estimated reading time.
Updates instantly as you type
02 / Best for
- Checking essay or article length against a target.
- Fitting copy into a character limit for ads or social posts.
- Estimating how long a piece will take to read aloud or silently.
03 / Keep in mind
- Sentence and paragraph counts are estimated from punctuation and line breaks, so unusual formatting can skew the numbers.
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faq
Questions, answered.
01Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No, the count runs entirely in your browser and the text never leaves your device.
02How is reading time estimated?
It assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
03Is Word Counter free to use?
Yes, Word Counter is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.