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๐ข Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time, then estimate reading time. Everything runs privately in your browser.
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0Total Characters
0Characters Without Spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0 minEstimated Reading Time
How to use the Word & Character Counter
- Type or paste your content into the large text box.
- Review the six counters; they update automatically while you type.
- Use Copy Text to copy your content or Clear to start again.
About the Word & Character Counter
This free counter gives writers, students, editors and marketers an instant overview of their text. Use it to check length limits, measure paragraph structure and estimate how long an article will take to read.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words and characters counted?
Words are groups of non-whitespace characters. Character totals include punctuation, with a separate count that removes all spaces.
Is my text uploaded or stored?
No. All calculations happen locally in your browser.
How is reading time estimated?
It uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.