Word Counter
Browser processing — files never leave your device
Paste or type text to get a live count of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time.
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How to use this tool
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Counts update instantly as you edit.
- Check words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs.
- Use the reading time estimate for speeches or articles.
About this tool
Word limits are everywhere — essays, ad copy, meta descriptions, application forms. This counter updates live as you type and counts words the way word processors do: sequences of characters separated by whitespace, with hyphenated words counted once. Reading time is estimated at a typical 220 words per minute. Everything stays in the text box on your device; nothing is sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
- How are words counted — does it match Microsoft Word?
- Words are whitespace-separated tokens, the same rule Word and Google Docs use, so counts match in practice. Edge cases like em-dashes joining words can differ by a word or two between any two counters.
- Do numbers and symbols count as words?
- Yes — any standalone token counts, so "2026" is one word, matching how word processors count.
- Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
- No. Counting happens in your browser as you type; the text never leaves the page.
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