🔤 Word Counter
Quick answer
A word counter counts the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in a piece of text. Average reading speed is about 200 words per minute and average speaking speed is about 130 words per minute, which is how the time estimates on this page are calculated.
| Words | 0 |
| Characters | 0 |
| Characters (no spaces) | 0 |
| Sentences | 0 |
| Paragraphs | 0 |
| Reading time (200 wpm) | 0 sec |
| Speaking time (130 wpm) | 0 sec |
| Longest word | — |
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How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- The word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly as you type.
- Check the reading and speaking time estimates for speeches, videos and articles.
- Scroll down to see your longest word and the five words you repeat most.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average speed for an adult reading normal English text. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and videos.
What counts as a word?
Any run of letters or numbers separated by spaces counts as one word. Hyphenated words such as "well-known" count as a single word, and numbers count as words too.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. The counting happens entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded, stored or shared anywhere.