Word Counter
Paste your text to get an instant word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time.
What this tool measures
- Words — Total word count split on whitespace
- Characters — With and without spaces
- Sentences — Based on sentence-ending punctuation
- Reading time — Estimated at ~225 words per minute
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace boundaries. Hyphenated words count as one word. Numbers and abbreviations are counted as individual words. This follows the same convention used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200-250 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed. Technical content may take longer. The estimate is rounded up to the nearest minute.
Can I use this for SEO content optimization?
Yes! Word count is important for SEO. Blog posts typically need 1,000-2,000 words to rank well. This tool helps you hit your target word count and optimize character limits for meta descriptions (155 chars) and title tags (60 chars).
Is my text stored or analyzed?
No. All counting happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server.
Privacy
Everything runs in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or third party.