Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time instantly. Useful for essays, articles, SEO, social posts, scripts, emails and any text with a length target.
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Common word count uses
What counts as a word?
A word is usually counted as a group of non-space characters separated by whitespace. This works well for most everyday writing, articles, emails and drafts.
Reading time estimate
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed. This tool uses about 200 words per minute for a practical, easy-to-understand estimate.
Speaking time estimate
Speaking time is usually slower than reading time. This tool estimates speaking time using about 130 words per minute.
Common word count mistakes
Confusing words and characters
Word count and character count are different metrics. A short paragraph can have few words but many characters.
Forgetting spaces may count
Many platforms count spaces as characters. Always check whether the limit includes spaces.
Assuming reading time is exact
Reading speed varies by audience, topic and language. Reading time is an estimate, not a stopwatch.
Free online word counter
This word counter helps you quickly count words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading time and estimated speaking time.
It is useful for essays, articles, blog posts, product descriptions, emails, scripts, speeches, SEO text, social media drafts and any writing where length matters.
When should you use a word counter?
Use a word counter when you need to stay within a word limit, check article length, estimate reading time, prepare a presentation, edit content down or compare draft length.
Word Counter FAQ
What is a word counter?
A word counter is a tool that counts the number of words in a text and often also tracks characters, sentences and paragraphs.
Does this tool count characters?
Yes. It counts characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated by dividing the word count by about 200 words per minute.
How is speaking time calculated?
Speaking time is estimated by dividing the word count by about 130 words per minute.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The counting happens locally in your browser.
Is this word counter free?
Yes. It is free and does not require signup.