Word Counter

Count words, characters, and lines
This free online word counter runs in your browser and is part of our Text Tools collection.

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time

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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time
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Instant In-Browser Execution Runs locally in JavaScript without wait times or server delays.
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100% Privacy & Security Your inputs and files are never stored or logged on remote servers.
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Cross-Device Responsive Fully optimized for mobile smartphones, tablets, and desktop displays.
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100% Free Forever No subscription fees, no signups, and no software installations.

How to Use the Online Word Counter

1 Paste or Type Text

Enter or paste your article, essay, or speech into the main editor area.

2 Review Core Counts

Inspect total Word Count, Character Count (with and without spaces), Sentence Count, and Paragraph Count computed in real time.

3 Check Reading & Speaking Times

View estimated Silent Reading Time (based on 225 WPM) and Public Speaking Time (based on 130 WPM) for presentations.

4 Analyze Keyword Density

Inspect the keyword frequency distribution table to identify overused words and optimize content for search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using this free online word counter.

How does the counter calculate words versus characters? ▾
Words are counted based on whitespace and punctuation word boundary regex patterns (`\b\S+\b`). Characters count every individual Unicode glyph, with separate readouts for counts with and without spaces.
How are reading and speaking times estimated? ▾
Average adult silent reading speed is ~200–250 words per minute (WPM). Formal speech delivery speed for presentations and audio scripts is ~130–150 WPM.
Is there any text length limit? ▾
No. The counter runs in local browser memory and can process essays, legal briefs, and book chapters containing hundreds of thousands of words with zero lag.
Does this tool support non-English languages and accents? ▾
Yes. It uses full Unicode standard text segmentation, supporting accented European characters, Cyrillic, Arabic, and Asian scripts.

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