Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs live as you type. Get instant reading and speaking time estimates. No signup, and your text never leaves your browser.
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Why use this word counter?
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Live as you type
Every count updates on each keystroke — no button to press, no delay.
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Private by design
All counting happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
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Full breakdown
Words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, plus reading and speaking time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, and line breaks) and counting the non-empty chunks. Leading and trailing spaces are ignored, and multiple spaces in a row still count as a single separator, so the total matches what most word processors report.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
"Characters (with spaces)" counts every character you type, including spaces, tabs, and line breaks. "Characters (no spaces)" removes all whitespace and counts only the visible letters, numbers, and punctuation. Social platforms and SMS limits usually count with spaces, while some design and print specs count without.
Is my text private?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, saved, or sent to any server — your text never leaves your device. You can even use it offline once the page has loaded.
How are reading time and speaking time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of about 200 words per minute. Speaking time assumes a comfortable presentation pace of about 130 words per minute, which is slower because spoken delivery includes pauses and emphasis. Both are estimates — your actual pace will vary with the material and audience.