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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time instantly. Stats update as you type.
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Words
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Characters
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No spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Lines
Read time
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@ 238 wpm
Speak time
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@ 1200 cpm
How to Count Words and Analyze Text
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Paste or Type Text
Enter your essay, article, speech, or social post into the text area.
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View Live Metrics
Get instant word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.
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Check Reading Time
Review estimated reading and speaking times for presentations or blogs.
Real-Time Text Stream Analysis
Our text parser tokenizes your input using regex boundary algorithms that accurately handle hyphenated words, Unicode characters, and punctuation marks.
Calculations update on every keystroke with zero latency and zero server transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Estimated reading time is calculated based on an average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute.
Does the word counter support non-English languages?
Yes. Our Unicode-compliant parser accurately counts words in Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, and other languages.
Is my pasted text saved or logged?
No. Your text exists only in your temporary browser session and is never logged or stored.
Can I count characters for Twitter/X character limits?
Yes. Character counts both with and without spaces are displayed clearly in real time.
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