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Free online word counter. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time instantly. Perfect for blog posts, docs, and social media.

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Before deciding whether a piece of writing needs a precise character-limit check, a readability score, or a platform-specific limit indicator, the first question is usually just the basic one, how long is this thing, how many words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, and roughly how long it takes to read, answered all at once rather than picking a specialized tool first. This tool counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs together and estimates reading time, built as the quick everyday check rather than a specialized metric for one particular use case.

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Useful for getting an immediate word and character count while drafting a blog post, checking a document's paragraph count before submitting it somewhere with a length requirement, or getting a rough reading-time estimate for social media or web copy without reaching for a more specialized tool first.

Key features

  • Clean interface
  • Fast processing
  • No signup required
  • Works offline

Quick answers for Word Counter

What is the Word Counter?
The Word Counter is a free online tool that counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time the moment you paste text. It is designed for writers, students, and anyone trimming copy to fit a limit.
How accurate is the word count?
The Word Counter splits on whitespace, which matches the convention every major editor (Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Pages) uses for plain prose. For text with unusual punctuation (code, hyphenated compounds) the count may differ from those editors by a few words.
What is the reading time estimate based on?
Reading time assumes 200 words per minute, the typical adult silent-reading speed. Pace varies by reader and material - technical writing reads slower, simple prose faster - so treat the number as a useful estimate rather than a hard truth.
Does the Word Counter save what I type?
No. Everything is processed in your browser in real time. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent to any server, so it is safe to paste unpublished drafts or confidential content.
Can I count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. The Word Counter shows both character totals alongside the word count, plus sentence and paragraph counts, updating as you type.