Word counter
To count words, type or paste your text into the box. The word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update as you type.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time at 200 words a minute
- 0 seconds
- Speaking time at 130 words a minute
- 0 seconds
Stays on your device
Nothing you type is sent
Works as you type
No file needed
Copy or download
Nothing is saved
How it works
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- This character counter updates the counts with every change, so you can see them move as you write.
- Read the reading time at 200 words a minute and the speaking time at 130 words a minute.
- Close the page when you are done. The text is not kept after that.
Facts
- Where it runs
- In your browser. What you type is not sent anywhere or saved
- Counts shown
- Words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences and paragraphs
- Word rules
- The browser's own word rules, so languages without spaces between words are counted too
- Reading time
- Words divided by 200 a minute
- Speaking time
- Words divided by 130 a minute
Questions
How do I count words in a document?
Paste or type the text into the box. The word count updates as you type.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time divides the word count by 200 words a minute. Speaking time divides it by 130 words a minute.
Does the word counter work in other languages?
Yes. It uses the browser's own word rules, so it also counts words in languages that do not put spaces between words.
Is the text I paste saved anywhere?
No. The text is not saved or sent anywhere, and it is gone when you close the page.