Word Counter
Paste or type your text to see live counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the counts, which update as you type.
- Clear the box when you are finished.
Common uses
- Checking an essay or assignment limit
- Keeping a social post or meta description within length
- Estimating reading time for an article
Questions
How are words counted?
Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
Is my text stored?
No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.
How is reading time worked out?
It assumes roughly 230 words per minute, a common average for adult readers.