Word Counter & Reading Time Checker
Track words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and reading time for essays, articles, and social media posts.
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
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› About this tool · FAQ
Stop manually counting words in documents! Instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time. Perfect for essays, articles, social media posts, and SEO content. Free, works offline, unlimited word counting.
How do I count words in my text?
Simply paste or type your text into the word counter. The tool automatically counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and calculates reading time in real-time as you type.
Is this word counter free?
Yes, completely free with unlimited word counting. No signup required, no watermarks. Count words for essays, articles, and any text content instantly in your browser.
Is my text uploaded to servers?
No, all word counting happens locally in your browser. Your text content never leaves your computer for maximum privacy and security.
How accurate is this word counter?
This word counter is extremely accurate and uses industry-standard methods for counting words. It counts words by splitting text on whitespace and handles various text formats correctly, matching the word count methods used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Does the character counter include spaces and punctuation?
Yes, the tool provides both character counts: "with spaces" includes all characters including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks, while "without spaces" counts only letters, numbers, and symbols excluding whitespace.
Can I use this for academic essays and papers?
Absolutely! This word counter is perfect for academic writing, providing accurate word counts that match university and school requirements. It's ideal for essays, research papers, dissertations, and any academic assignments with word count limits.
How is the reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers. This gives you a realistic estimate of how long it would take someone to read your content.
Does this work with languages other than English?
Yes, this word counter works with text in any language including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and many others. The word counting algorithm is language-agnostic and handles Unicode characters correctly.
Can I count words in real-time as I type?
Yes, the tool provides real-time word counting as you type or paste text. You can see the word count, character count, and other statistics update instantly as you edit your content.
Is my text data secure when using this tool?
Yes, your text is completely secure. All processing happens locally in your browser - no text is sent to any server or stored anywhere. Your content remains private and is never uploaded or saved.