Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time instantly. Paste any text to analyse it.
What is a Word Counter?
A word counter is an online text analysis tool that instantly counts the words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time of any text you paste or type. Writers, students, and content creators use word counters to meet word count requirements for essays, articles, blog posts, and social media captions. Unlike the word count feature in Microsoft Word, an online word counter works instantly on any device without installing software.
How to use the Word Counter
- 1Paste or type your text into the large input area.
- 2Stats update instantly: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
- 3Scroll down to see your most frequently used words.
- 4Click "Clear" to reset and analyse a new piece of text.
Common uses
- →Checking essay or article word counts for school or publication requirements
- →Ensuring social media posts meet platform character limits
- →Estimating reading time for blog posts and web content
- →Identifying overused words to improve writing variety
Frequently asked questions
+How does the word counter work?
The word counter splits your text by spaces and line breaks to count words, then measures the total characters, sentences (by punctuation), and paragraphs (by blank lines).
+How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed for informational content.
+Does my text get stored anywhere?
No — all analysis happens instantly in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.