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Free online word counter
Paste or type text into the box to see the word count, character count, sentence estimate and approximate reading time. The calculation runs directly in your browser.
How words are counted
The tool trims leading and trailing spaces and counts groups of non-whitespace characters as words. Character counts are shown both with spaces and without spaces.
Reading time
Estimated reading time uses an adjustable reference speed of roughly 200 words per minute for ordinary prose. Actual reading speed varies by language, complexity, familiarity and purpose.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool upload my text?
The counter runs in your browser and does not need to send the entered text to the site server for the calculation.