Free Word Counter Online — Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs
Word Counter FAQ
How does the word counter work?
Type or paste text and it instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time (based on 200 words/minute).
Is there a character limit?
No limit. Everything runs in your browser with no server processing.
How to Use Our Word Counter
Paste or type your text and instantly see the word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time. The counts update in real time as you type or edit your content.
Ideal for students writing essays with word limits, content writers optimizing for SEO, and social media managers checking post lengths. Works with any language and handles all text formats.
Why Use Our Word Counter?
It's free, instant, and works entirely in your browser with no data sent to any server. Get accurate counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs all in one place.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. This gives you a realistic estimate of how long your article or essay will take to read.
Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated words (like "well-known") are counted as a single word, which matches the standard convention used by most word processors and academic style guides.
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