Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — live as you type.
Quick answer: Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — live as you type.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I count words in my text?
- Paste or type your text into the text area. The word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update live with no extra clicks.
- Is there a character counter too?
- Yes. We show characters with and without spaces, so you can match limits like 280 for X/Twitter or 60 for SEO titles.
- Does it count words like Microsoft Word?
- We use the same approach: tokens separated by whitespace, ignoring stray punctuation. The counts match Word and Google Docs for most documents.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time uses 200 words per minute, which is a comfortable adult reading speed. Skimming is closer to 400, careful reading closer to 150.
- Can I count words in multiple languages?
- Yes. Latin scripts work out of the box. East Asian scripts (Chinese, Japanese) are counted by character because words don't have visible separators.
- Is it accurate for code or markdown?
- Yes for high-level counts, but be aware that punctuation-heavy code or markdown syntax may produce a different word count than a clean prose document.
- Is the word counter free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup or limits.
- Is my text saved?
- No. Your text never leaves your device — there's no upload and we don't store anything in the cloud.
- Can I count words from a PDF or Word file?
- This tool counts text you paste in. Open your document, copy the text, and paste it here.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The text area and counters work on iPhone, Android and tablets.