Word Counter
Paste your text and get the word count, character count and reading time instantly. Nothing leaves your browser — there is no upload step, no account, no limit.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
How to use it
- Paste your draft into the box above.
- Read the count update as you type — no button to press.
- Use Clear when you want to start over.
How the count works
Words are split on whitespace, so hyphenated compounds count as one word. Reading time assumes 200 words per minute, the average for adult silent reading.
FAQ
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The counter is plain JavaScript running on your device. You can even use it offline.
Is there a character limit?
No limit is enforced by us — the practical limit is your browser's memory.
Does it count words in other languages?
It works for any space-separated language. For Chinese or Japanese, use the character count instead, since those languages do not separate words with spaces.