Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Reading time estimation included.
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Instantly analyze your text by counting words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Get real-time statistics and reading time estimates to optimize content length for blogs, essays, and social media posts.
How it works
- 1Paste or type your text into the input box
- 2View instant word, character, and sentence counts
- 3Check reading time estimate and paragraph breakdown
- 4Copy results or clear text to analyze something new
Who uses this tool
- ✓Bloggers optimizing article length for SEO and readability
- ✓Students checking essay word count requirements
- ✓Content writers meeting client specifications
- ✓Social media managers staying within platform limits
- ✓Editors estimating reading time for publications
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace and punctuation boundaries. Hyphenated words like 'well-known' count as one word.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both — we show character count with spaces and without spaces separately.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is typical for most adults reading online content.
Is there a word limit?
No hard limit — the counter works on text of any length. Very large texts may take a moment to process.