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Word Counter

Count words, visible characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.

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0Words
0Characters
0No spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0 minReading time
0 minSpeaking time

Character counts use visible Unicode characters. Reading and speaking times are estimates.

About this word counter

Measure the length and estimated reading time of an article, essay, post, or any other block of text.

How to use it

  1. Paste or type your text.
  2. Review word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts.
  3. Use the reading estimate to refine the length.

Common uses

  • Check an essay word limit
  • Estimate article reading time
  • Measure social or marketing copy

Common questions

Are spaces included in the character count?

The tool reports visible character metrics so you can distinguish useful text length.

Is my writing uploaded?

No. The text is counted in your browser.