Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to instantly count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs. Everything is calculated live in your browser — nothing is uploaded anywhere.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type directly into the box, or paste text copied from anywhere.
- Watch word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update live as you type.
- Use the reading and speaking time estimates to gauge content length for blogs, scripts or speeches.
- Click "Clear Text" to start over.
Why Use This Word Counter?
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, logged, or stored — it disappears the moment you close or refresh the page.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at an average of 225 words per minute, a common benchmark for adult silent reading. Speaking time is estimated at 130 words per minute, typical for spoken presentations.
Who uses a word counter?
Writers checking article length against a target, students meeting essay word limits, marketers fitting copy into character-limited ad slots, and developers proofreading UI text all rely on quick, accurate word counts. This tool is built for exactly that kind of fast, no-friction check.
Does it count paragraphs correctly?
Yes — paragraphs are detected by line breaks, so make sure you separate paragraphs with a new line for an accurate count.