Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time
Paste or type any text and instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. A must-have tool for writers, students, and SEO professionals.
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Your privacy is protected. Files are processed in your session only.
Output Format
Live Statistics
Tips for best results
- Works entirely in your browser
- No data is sent to our servers
- Copy or download results instantly
Why use Word Counter?
Fast, accurate processing powered by Tesseract OCR — works on images and documents.
6 Live Stats
Words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time — all live.
Instant Updates
Statistics update on every keystroke — no button press needed.
Reading Time Estimate
Calculated at 200 words per minute, the standard average adult reading speed.
How it works
Three simple steps — no software to install, no account required.
Paste or type your text
Enter any text in the large textarea — article, essay, email, or social post.
Stats update live
All 6 statistics are recalculated instantly as you type or edit.
Use the results
Hit your word count target, optimise for SEO, or estimate reading time.
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