Paste or type your text below. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update instantly — no sign-up required.
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How to use the Word Counter
Simply paste or type your text into the box above. All counts update in real time as you type — no button to press, no page reload. The tool works entirely in your browser, so your text is never sent to any server.
Use the reading speed buttons to switch between slow (150 wpm), average (200 wpm), and fast (300 wpm) to estimate reading time for different audiences. The case conversion buttons let you quickly reformat your text without leaving the page.
What does the Word Counter measure?
Words — any sequence of characters separated by spaces or punctuation. Characters — total number of characters including spaces. Characters (no spaces) — total minus all whitespace, useful for platforms with character limits. Sentences — counted by end punctuation: period, exclamation mark, or question mark. Paragraphs — counted by blank line breaks in the text. Reading time — estimated based on your selected reading speed in words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, stored in a database, or shared with anyone. When you close the tab, it's gone.
Reading time is calculated by dividing your word count by the selected reading speed (words per minute). The average adult reads at around 200–250 wpm. Use the "Slow" setting for complex or technical content, and "Fast" for simple text.
No limit. You can paste entire documents, book chapters, or any amount of text. Since processing happens in your browser, performance depends only on your device.
Sentences are counted by detecting end punctuation: periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?). Abbreviations and decimal numbers may occasionally cause a slight overcounting, but accuracy is very high for standard prose.
Keyword density shows how often each significant word appears in your text as a percentage of total words. Common words (like "the", "and", "is") are filtered out. This is useful for SEO — search engines use word frequency as a signal for topic relevance.