Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and more in real-time
Words:0
Characters (with spaces):0
Characters (without spaces):0
Sentences:0
Paragraphs:0
Reading Time:0min
How to Use the Word Counter
- Enter Your Text: Type or paste your text into the text area above.
- View Real-Time Results: The word count, character count, and other statistics update automatically as you type.
- Reading Time: See how long it will take to read your text (based on average reading speed of 200 words per minute).
- Clear Text: Click the "Clear Text" button to start over with new content.
What Gets Counted?
- Words: Any sequence of characters separated by spaces.
- Characters: Every character including letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces.
- Sentences: Text segments ending with period (.), exclamation mark (!), or question mark (?).
- Paragraphs: Text blocks separated by line breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the word counter work offline?
A: Yes! All counting happens in your browser using JavaScript, so it works without an internet connection after the page loads.
Q: Is my text stored or sent to a server?
A: No, your text stays completely private. All processing happens locally in your browser and nothing is sent to any server.
Q: What's the maximum text length I can count?
A: There's no hard limit, but very large texts (100,000+ words) may slow down the counting process depending on your device.
Q: How is reading time calculated?
A: Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the standard for most adults reading English text.
Q: Can I use this for essays and assignments?
A: Absolutely! This tool is perfect for checking word counts for essays, articles, blog posts, and any writing assignments.