Word Counter
Live word, character & reading-time counts — for essays, posts and everything in between.
Everything is counted live in your browser — your text never leaves this page.
Pro analysis
What it counts
- Words & characters — with and without spaces, updated as you type.
- Sentences & paragraphs — for structure at a glance.
- Reading & speaking time — ~220 words/min reading, ~130 words/min speaking, so you can size an essay or a speech instantly.
About this tool
Whether you're hitting an essay's word limit, keeping a tweet under the cap, or timing a presentation, a live counter beats guessing. This one updates every keystroke and shows the numbers that actually matter — including how long your text takes to read aloud.
It's 100% in-browser: paste a whole document if you like, nothing is uploaded or saved.
FAQ
How is a word counted?
Any run of non-space characters separated by whitespace counts as one word, so hyphenated words and numbers count as single words — the same way most editors and essay tools count.
Is my text private?
Completely. The counting happens in your browser with JavaScript; your text is never uploaded or stored anywhere.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes about 220 words per minute (average adult silent reading) and speaking time about 130 words per minute — handy for speeches and presentations.