Word Counter
Check your word count instantly as you type or paste. See characters, sentences, and estimated reading time without uploading your text.

Free browser tool
No Matrix computer needed
✓ No account or card
✓ Use the result right away
✓ Task-specific limits below
Workspace
Use word counter
Runs in this browser tab
Counts update instantly. Your text stays on this device.
Live counts
- Words
- 11
- Characters
- 66
- Sentences
- 1
- Reading time (min)
- 1
Characters count Unicode code points, including spaces. Word boundaries and reading time are estimates; languages without spaces may need a language-specific counter.
How to use it
Paste or type your draft to see live word and character counts. Clear the example to start fresh, then copy or download the counts.
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What to check
Word boundaries and reading time are estimates, especially for languages without spaces.
Review the result before using it in a published page, application, or agent configuration.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated in Word Counter?
The tool counts words and estimates time at about 220 words per minute. Reading speed varies with audience and complexity.
Are word and sentence counts exact in every language?
No. The browser uses text heuristics. Languages without spaces, abbreviations, and punctuation can affect the counts.
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