Word Counter
Count words, characters, and sentences in real-time.
Word Counter — Words, Characters, and Reading Time
Writing to a word limit? Paste or type your text into this free word counter and watch the counts update live: words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs — plus estimated reading and speaking time.
Students check essay lengths, writers track daily goals, and speakers time their talks. Everything runs in your browser, so long documents stay private.
Live counts as you type
Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update with every keystroke — no button to press.
Reading and speaking time
Get instant estimates of how long your text takes to read silently or speak aloud — perfect for speeches and presentations.
Clear and copy in one click
The clear button wipes the slate and the copy button grabs your text — small conveniences that keep your writing flow uninterrupted.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Watch the live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts.
- Check the reading and speaking time estimates.
- Use Clear to reset or Copy to grab your text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the word counter work as I type?
Yes. All counts update live with every keystroke — there is nothing to submit.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated from your word count using an average adult reading speed, and speaking time uses a typical presentation pace.
Do spaces count as characters?
The tool shows a character count of your text; writers usually compare the with-spaces figure against their target.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your writing stays private.
Is the word counter free?
Yes, free with no signup.
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