Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. Free, private and instant.
How to use the Word Counter
- Paste or type your input into the box above.
- Choose any options you need. Results update as you type.
- Copy the result with the Copy button.
About this tool
Paste or type any text and get an instant count of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading and speaking time. Useful for essays, social posts, meta descriptions and anything with a length limit.
Word Counter is part of ToolStack Hub's Text Tools. It runs entirely in your browser, which keeps your data private and makes results instant. There is nothing to install, no account to create and no usage limit.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Words are groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated words count as one word.
What reading speed is used?
Reading time assumes 238 words per minute and speaking time assumes 130 words per minute.
Is the Word Counter free?
Yes. Word Counter is completely free with no sign-up, limits or watermarks.
Is my data private when I use the Word Counter?
Yes. It runs in your browser, so your input is not uploaded to our servers.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. ToolStack Hub tools work on phones, tablets and desktop browsers.
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