Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
About Word Counter
What is Word Counter?
The Word Counter is a free online tool that instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time as you type. It's an essential tool for writers, students, bloggers, and SEO professionals who need to meet specific word count requirements for articles, social media posts, or essays.
How to Use
- 1Type or paste your text into the large input area.
- 2Word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count are all updated in real time.
- 3See your estimated reading time based on a standard reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
We use the standard average reading speed of 238 words per minute to estimate how long it will take to read your text.
Does this count spaces as characters?
Yes, our character count includes all spaces and special characters. We also provide a "pure" character count depending on the specific tool settings.
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Word counting is performed by splitting the text on whitespace boundaries using a regular expression. Reading time is calculated as total words divided by the average reading speed of 238 words per minute.