Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time instantly.

0Words

0Characters

0No spaces

0Sentences

0Paragraphs

~1 minReading time

About this tool

This word and character counter gives you instant statistics about any piece of text — words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. It is useful for writers checking against word limits, students meeting essay requirements, social media managers staying within character counts, and anyone who needs to quickly assess the length of their writing.

✅ Free to use, no sign-up required
✅ Files never leave your device
✅ Instant conversion
✅ Works on any browser and device

How it works

Text is analyzed entirely in your browser using JavaScript string manipulation. Words are counted by splitting on whitespace sequences; sentences by detecting terminal punctuation (., ?, !); paragraphs by detecting double line breaks or block separators. Reading time is calculated as total word count divided by 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word count work?

Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, and newlines). Multiple consecutive spaces count as a single word boundary. A single word with no spaces around it counts as one word.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated using an average adult silent reading speed of approximately 200 words per minute. This is a commonly used benchmark for general-audience content — technical content or academic text may be read more slowly.

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

Both — the tool shows total character count (including spaces) and a separate count of characters excluding spaces, so you can use whichever metric your platform or assignment requires.

Is there a word or character limit?

There is no limit. The tool processes your text in real time in your browser with no size restriction.

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