Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time, plus get an estimated reading and speaking time.
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Reading time
How the Word Counter works
Type or paste your text into the box and every statistic updates instantly as you go — word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence and paragraph count, and an estimated reading time based on average reading speed.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult silent reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
Does this tool store or send my text anywhere?
No — all counting happens locally in your browser as you type. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are estimated by counting sequences that end in a period, question mark, or exclamation mark, so unusual punctuation may affect accuracy slightly.