Word Counter

Live count of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.

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Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
0
Reading time
< 1 min
Speaking time
< 1 min

What this does

Word Counter shows a live count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading and speaking time. Updates as you type.

When to use it

  • Hitting a target word count for an article, essay, or assignment
  • Estimating reading time for a blog post or email
  • Counting characters for tweets, SMS, or character-limited fields
  • Tracking writing progress against a daily word goal

Frequently asked

How are reading and speaking times calculated?

Reading time uses 250 words per minute (the average adult reading speed). Speaking time uses 130 wpm (typical for clear narration).

Why is my character count different from Twitter's?

Twitter counts URLs as 23 characters regardless of actual length. Word Counter counts raw characters as they appear.