Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly. Just start typing or paste your text — stats update live with no button click needed.

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Words
0
Characters
0
No spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Read time
0 min
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What gets counted

  • Words — sequences of non-whitespace characters
  • Characters — total character count including spaces
  • No spaces — characters excluding all whitespace
  • Sentences — segments ending in . ! or ?
  • Paragraphs — blocks of text separated by blank lines
  • Read time — estimated at 200 words per minute

Common uses

  • Meeting essay or assignment word limits
  • Checking character limits for Twitter/LinkedIn posts
  • Verifying meta description length (under 160 chars)
  • Estimating reading time for blog posts
  • Checking word count for SEO content guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hyphenated text count as one word or two?

Hyphenated words like "well-known" are counted as one word since they contain no whitespace.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. A 1,000-word article estimates to 5 minutes of reading time.

Does it count contractions correctly?

Yes. Words like "don't" and "it's" are counted as single words.

Is there a character or word limit?

No. This tool handles any amount of text — paste an entire book if you want.