Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs with reading and speaking time estimates — live as you type, entirely in your browser.
How it works
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Paste your input
Type or paste your data into Word Counter.
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Adjust options
Tweak the available settings — the output updates as you type.
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Copy the result
Copy the output to your clipboard or download it as a file.
Common uses
- Check an essay or article against a word-count requirement.
- Fit copy into character limits for X, meta descriptions or ads.
- Estimate reading time for a blog post or speaking time for a talk.
About the Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs with reading and speaking time estimates — live as you type, entirely in your browser.
Word Counter is part of a free, privacy-first toolkit. Everything is computed instantly on the client, so your data never leaves the page — useful when you're working with sensitive payloads.
Because word counter works without any sign-up or installation, you can use it as often as you like and it's always available — on desktop or mobile, and even offline.
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Word Counter — FAQ
At 220 words per minute, the average adult silent-reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 wpm, a comfortable presentation pace.