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Word Counter
Count words, characters, and reading time
Runs locally in your browser
Input
Statistics
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Reading time
- ~0 min
How it works
Counts words, characters, lines, and sentences in any pasted text and estimates reading time—essential when you must hit editorial limits or gauge article length.
Who it's for: Writers, bloggers, students, and social media managers checking drafts against platform or assignment limits
Updates statistics live as you type or paste—no button required.
Reports word count, character count (with and without spaces where shown), lines, and sentences.
Estimates reading time using a typical adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
How to use
- Paste or type your draft into the Input field.
- Open or scroll to the Statistics section below the input.
- Review Words, Characters, Lines, Sentences, and estimated Reading time.
- Edit the text and watch counts change to stay within your target length.
- Copy the final draft when counts meet your requirements.
Good to know
- Hyphenated words and contractions usually count as one word; exact rules can vary by publisher.
- Reading time is approximate—technical or dense prose takes longer than narrative fiction.
- Character limits on X (Twitter) and SMS count differently—confirm whether spaces count for your platform.
FAQ
- Does punctuation affect word count?
- Words are typically split on whitespace, so punctuation attached to words (don't) still counts as one word.