Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type — with reading time, speaking time and your most-used keywords. Perfect for essays, blog posts, assignments and speeches. Everything runs in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
How to use this word counter
Just start typing — or paste your essay, article or speech — and every number updates live. Words and characters are what most assignments and platforms ask for; the no-spaces character count is the one social media limits usually mean.
Reading time assumes an average reader at about 200 words per minute, and speaking time about 130 — handy when you are timing a presentation or a video script. The top keywords list shows the words you repeat most, so you can spot overused words before anyone else does.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing is uploaded, stored or logged.
How is reading time calculated?
At roughly 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses about 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations.
What counts as a sentence?
Each block of text ending with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. Abbreviations like "Dr." can occasionally inflate the count slightly.
Does it count words in other languages?
Yes — it counts any words separated by spaces, including Hindi and other scripts, and the keyword list keeps letters from all languages.