Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, plus an estimated reading time.

Your text

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, plus an estimated reading time.

Example

A 400-word passage takes about 2 minutes to read at 200 words per minute.

How to use it

Type or paste text into the box.
Counts update live as you type.
Read words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a word?

Any run of letters or digits separated by spaces or punctuation. Numbers count as words.

How is reading time worked out?

Words divided by 200 words per minute, the standard average adult reading speed.

Do line breaks matter?

Yes. Text blocks separated by blank lines count as separate paragraphs.

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