Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly.
Instant text statistics
Paste or type text to see word count, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
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The counting happens in your browser.
Word counts vary by tokenizer
Different editors can count hyphenated terms, contractions, numbers and non-Latin scripts differently. A browser word counter is useful for quick drafting, but if a publisher, school or platform has a strict submission limit, compare against that platform's own counter before final delivery.
Reading time is an estimate
Estimated reading time usually divides the word count by an assumed reading speed. Real reading speed changes with language, complexity, formatting and the reader, so treat it as a planning estimate rather than an exact duration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool upload my text?
No. The counting runs locally in your browser.
Why does my word count differ from Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
Applications can use different rules for punctuation, hyphens, symbols and language segmentation, which can lead to small differences.
Do spaces count as characters?
Character counts can be reported both with and without spaces. Check which version your requirement uses.