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Free Word Counter — Words, Characters & Reading Time
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time as you type or paste. Runs entirely in your browser with live totals. Free, private, no sign-up.
Your files never leave your device.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- —
Type or paste text and this counter tallies it live: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and an estimated reading time. It's handy for an essay with a word limit, a meta description with a character cap, or a post constrained by length. Everything runs in your browser, so whatever you paste stays on your device.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- It divides the word count by an average adult reading speed of roughly 200-250 words per minute. It's an estimate for pacing — dense or technical text reads slower, skimming reads faster.
- Is my text uploaded or saved?
- No. Counting runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device and nothing is stored. Drafts and confidential copy are safe to paste.
- Why does the count differ slightly from my word processor?
- Tools handle edge cases differently — hyphenated words, numbers, URLs, and symbols can each count as one token or several. The figures will be very close, but exact parity between two counters isn't guaranteed.