Word Counter
Paste or type below. Word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time update live — nothing is uploaded.
How reading time is calculated
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the typical pace for adult silent reading. It is a guide, not an exact figure — dense or technical text usually takes longer.
Why word counts vary between tools
Different word counters treat hyphenated words, numbers, and standalone punctuation slightly differently. This tool counts any sequence of characters separated by whitespace as one word, which matches how Word and Google Docs count.
Common uses
- Checking an essay or article against a word count requirement
- Keeping social captions or meta descriptions within a character limit
- Estimating how long a speech or video script will take to read aloud
About the Word Counter
Word Counter gives live counts of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and an estimate of reading time as you type. Writers, students and editors use it to meet limits for essays, social posts, meta descriptions and assignments.
Words are counted as groups of characters separated by spaces. Different programs handle hyphens, numbers and symbols differently, so counts can vary slightly between tools and from the count in a word processor. Reading time is estimated from an average adult reading speed of roughly 200 to 250 words per minute, so treat it as a guide.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text.
- Read the counts, which update live.
- Edit the text to meet your limit.
- Use Copy text or Clear.
Tips and good to know
- Check whether your limit counts characters with or without spaces.
- For SEO titles aim for about 60 characters.
- Read your text aloud to check flow.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count Hindi words?
The word count splits text on spaces, so spaced Hindi words are counted; character and sentence counts also work.
How is reading time estimated?
From average reading speed.
Is my text stored?
No.