Free Word Counter Tool
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Get reading and speaking time estimates for your content.
Words
0
Characters
0
with spaces
Characters
0
without spaces
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading Time
0 min
~200 wpm
Speaking Time
0 min
~150 wpm
Longest Word
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How to Use
- Type or paste your text into the input area above
- Watch the word count update in real-time as you type
- View detailed statistics including characters, sentences, and reading time
- Click "Copy Results" to copy all statistics to your clipboard
- Use the "Clear" button to start fresh with new text
How to Use the Word Counter
Paste or Type Your Text
Click in the text area and paste your content using Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac), or start typing directly. The tool accepts text of any length, from a single sentence to entire documents.
View Real-Time Statistics
Watch the statistics panel update instantly as you type. You'll see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count update in real-time.
Check Reading & Speaking Time
Review the estimated reading time (based on 200 words per minute) and speaking time (based on 150 words per minute) to gauge how long your content will take to consume.
Copy or Clear Results
Use the copy button to copy all statistics to your clipboard for easy reference. Click the clear button to reset the tool and start fresh with new text.
Pro tip: Your data is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
About Our Word Counter Tool
Our free online word counter is designed to help writers, students, and professionals quickly analyze their text. Whether you are working on an essay with a word limit, crafting a tweet within character constraints, or preparing a speech, this tool provides instant feedback on your content length.
Key Features
- Real-time counting: See your word and character count update as you type
- Multiple metrics: Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs
- Time estimates: Reading time (~200 wpm) and speaking time (~150 wpm)
- Longest word detection: Find the longest word in your text
- Copy results: Easily copy all statistics to your clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
Our word counter analyzes your text in real-time as you type. It counts words by splitting text on whitespace, characters by counting each individual character, and sentences by detecting end punctuation marks like periods, question marks, and exclamation points.
Does the word counter include spaces in the character count?
Yes, we provide both counts. The "Characters" count includes all characters including spaces, while "Characters (no spaces)" shows the count excluding whitespace. This is useful for platforms with different character limit policies.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute for adults. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, which is typical for presentations and speeches.
Can I use this word counter for essays and academic writing?
Absolutely! Our word counter is perfect for essays, research papers, and academic writing where you need to meet specific word count requirements. The paragraph and sentence counts also help with structure analysis.
Is there a maximum text length for the word counter?
There is no practical limit for typical documents. The word counter can handle very large texts with thousands of words, though extremely long documents (over 100,000 words) may experience slight delays.
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