Word Counter
Free online word counter: live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts plus reading and speaking time. No sign-up, text never leaves your device.
Runs 100% on your device - nothing you enter or upload leaves your browser.
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Speaking time
How to use the word counter
Type or paste your text into the box. Every count updates live: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time.
Common limits this helps with
- Essays and assignments with minimum or maximum word counts.
- Meta descriptions (about 155-160 characters) and title tags (about 50-60 characters) for SEO.
- Social posts: X posts (280 characters), LinkedIn posts (3,000 characters), Instagram captions (2,200 characters).
Privacy
Your text never leaves this page. Counting runs entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time assumes 130 words per minute, a typical presentation pace.
Does the word counter store my text?
No. Counting happens in your browser as you type. Nothing is uploaded, saved or sent anywhere.
How are words counted?
A word is any run of characters separated by whitespace, matching how Word and Google Docs count. Hyphenated terms count as one word.
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