Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Get reading time estimates and more.
About Word Counting
This word counter tool helps you quickly analyze your text by counting words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. It's perfect for writers, students, and professionals who need to meet specific word count requirements.
Features
- Real-time counting - Statistics update as you type
- Character count - With and without spaces
- Reading time - Estimated based on 200 words per minute
- Privacy-first - All processing happens in your browser
Common Use Cases
- Meeting essay or article word count requirements
- Checking character limits for social media posts
- Estimating reading time for blog posts or presentations
- Analyzing text length for SEO purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about word and character counting
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines). Each continuous sequence of non-whitespace characters is considered one word.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are counted by detecting sentence-ending punctuation marks (. ! ?) followed by a space or end of text. This provides a reasonable estimate for most texts.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. This is a commonly used average for adult readers.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No, all processing happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere. It remains completely private.