Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time, plus an estimated reading time — perfect for essays, posts, and SEO.
Text input
Summary
Words
0
- Characters
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
Word Counter reports your word, character, sentence, and paragraph totals in real time and estimates how long the text takes to read aloud or silently. It is useful for essays, blog posts, and assignments that come with a word target or a reading-time goal.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your writing into the text area.
- See the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts refresh as you write.
- Check the estimated reading time to gauge length for your audience.
- Adjust your text until the counts match your requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- The estimate divides the word count by an average silent reading speed of roughly 200 to 250 words per minute. Actual speed varies by reader and topic, so treat it as a guide.
- How does it decide where a sentence ends?
- Sentences are detected by terminal punctuation such as periods, question marks, and exclamation points. Unusual punctuation or abbreviations can occasionally shift the count slightly.
- What counts as a paragraph?
- A paragraph is a block of text separated by one or more blank lines. Pressing Enter twice starts a new paragraph in the count.
- Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?
- There is no fixed limit for typical documents, and everything is processed in your browser. Extremely long text may simply update a little more slowly.