Word Counter
Paste or type your text to see live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts, plus estimated reading time. Everything stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated?
We assume an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, a widely used figure for adult silent reading. Halve it for reading aloud, which most people do at nearer 100–130 words per minute.
Is my text uploaded?
No — all counting happens in your browser. Your text is never sent anywhere, stored, or seen by us, which makes the counter safe for confidential drafts.
What counts as a word?
Anything separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated compounds count as one word, and numbers count as words — the same conventions most word processors use, so counts should match your editor closely.