Check word count before submitting essays, articles, or reports with strict limits.
Word counter
Paste any text to get an instant breakdown of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
9Words
44Characters
36Chars (no spaces)
1Sentences
1Paragraphs
1 minReading time
Word Counter
About this tool
Free online word counter — paste any text to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and get an estimated reading time.
No signup requiredRuns in your browserInstant results
Estimate reading time for blog posts or documentation before publishing.
Quickly count characters when working with content that has length constraints.
Why use this tool?Key benefits
Works instantly
Paste your input and get the result immediately — no page reload, no waiting, no configuration needed to get started.
Your data stays private
All Word Counter processing runs locally in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server or stored anywhere.
Focused workspace
A dedicated page for Word Counter means a clean, distraction-free workspace you can bookmark and come back to anytime.
Frequently asked questionsCommon questions answered
These answers explain common word counter tasks, expected input formats, and edge cases so both visitors and search engines can understand what this tool does.
How does the word counter count words?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace. Any sequence of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks counts as one word.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is a common average for adult readers. The result is rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does this tool count characters with or without spaces?
Both. The tool shows total character count including spaces and a separate count excluding spaces so you can use whichever metric you need.