Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly. Free online word counter — no sign-up required.
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How to Use
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Word count, character count, and reading time update as you type.
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Frequently asked
questions
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words (like "well-known") count as one word. Numbers and punctuation attached to words are included in the count.
We use 238 words per minute (wpm), which is the average adult silent reading speed based on research. Speaking time uses 130 wpm.
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.
There is no hard limit — the tool can handle very large documents, though performance may vary for files over 1 million characters.