Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute.
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Free Online Word Counter: Count Words, Characters and Sentences
About This Tool
Free word counter online — instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type or paste. No sign-up, no file uploads, and no waiting — all counting happens live in your browser. Writers use this word counter to meet essay length requirements (500 words, 1000 words), check article length for SEO, and track content for social media posts. Students use it for academic assignments with strict word limits. Copywriters rely on it to hit brief word counts and stay under ad copy limits. The reading time estimate (based on 200 words per minute) helps content creators predict how long readers will spend on their article. This free word count tool works for any language and any text — paste from Google Docs, Microsoft Word, emails, scripts, or any source.
How to Use
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Paste or type your text
Click into the text area and paste your content, or start typing directly.
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Read the live stats
The word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time update instantly as you type.
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Copy or clear
Use the copy button to copy your text, or clear the field to start fresh.