Free Word & Character Counter Tool Online
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time instantly. Perfect for writers, students, and content creators.
IN: Any text · OUT: Word & character stats · RUNS: 100% in your browser
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Frequently asked questions
How is the word count calculated?+
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace, so hyphenated-words count as one word while multiple spaces between words don't inflate the count.
Why is my character count with and without spaces different?+
Some platforms (like SMS character limits or certain form fields) count spaces toward the limit while others don't, so both numbers are shown to cover either case.
How is reading time estimated?+
It uses a common average of about 200 words per minute for adult silent reading, rounded up to the nearest minute, which is a widely used estimate though actual reading speed varies by person and content complexity.
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?+
Sentences are counted by detecting sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?) followed by a space or end of text; paragraphs are counted by blank-line breaks, matching how most word processors define a paragraph.
Is there a maximum text length this tool can handle?+
It can comfortably handle documents of many thousands of words since counting runs instantly in your browser using simple string operations.
Is my text sent anywhere while I type?+
No, every statistic updates live using only local JavaScript — nothing you type is transmitted to a server.