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How to Use Word Counter

A live word and character counter that also tracks sentences, paragraphs, lines and estimated reading and speaking time — perfect for essays, articles and social posts.

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What is Word Counter?

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. It's completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — so it's fast and private.

How to use Word Counter

  1. Open the Word Counter tool.
  2. Paste or type your input.
  3. Set any options provided.
  4. Copy the result. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

What does it count?

Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time, all updated live as you type.

How is reading time estimated?

From the word count at an average reading speed of roughly 200-250 words per minute, so it's an estimate rather than an exact figure.

Is my text private?

Yes — counting happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

Ready to try it?

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