Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to see an instant word count, character count, sentence count and estimated reading time — everything runs locally in your browser.
Your files are processed locally in your browser. They are not uploaded to our servers.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the box above.
- Watch the word, character and sentence counts update instantly as you type.
- Check the estimated reading time to gauge how long the text takes to read aloud or silently.
What is this tool?
Word Counter is a free browser tool that analyzes text you paste or type and instantly returns the word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count and an estimated reading time. Nothing you type is ever sent to a server — all counting happens locally in your browser.
Common uses
- Checking essays, articles or blog posts against a word count requirement
- Staying within a title or meta description length for SEO
- Estimating how long a speech or presentation script will take to deliver
- Tracking progress while writing a novel, report or cover letter
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FAQ
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Word Counter runs entirely in your browser — your text is never sent to a server or stored.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
Does it count numbers and punctuation as words?
Numbers are counted as words. Standalone punctuation marks are not counted as separate words.