Free Online Word Counter

Count Words, Characters, Sentences, and Paragraphs instantly as you type.

Includes Character Counter, Reading Time, and Speaking Time estimates. Perfect for Essays, Articles, and Assignments.

100% FREE — No limits, no sign-up

Type or Paste Your Text Below

Your Text Statistics

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Words
0
Characters
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
Characters (no spaces)
0
Reading Time
0 min
Speaking Time
0 min
How we calculate times: Reading time is based on average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. Speaking time is based on average speaking speed of 125-150 words per minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our word counter works in real-time as you type or paste text. It automatically counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. It also calculates reading time and speaking time estimates based on average speeds.

Yes, our word counter uses the same counting methods as professional writing tools. It counts words by splitting text on whitespace and filters out empty strings. Character counts include or exclude spaces based on your preference.

Absolutely ! Our word counter is perfect for students who need to meet word count requirements for essays, assignments, and dissertations. It's 100% free with no limits on how many times you can use it.

No, your text never leaves your browser. This word counter works entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so your content remains private and secure. We don't store, save, or transmit your text anywhere.

Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. We use 225 words per minute as the standard. Speaking time is calculated at 125-150 words per minute (averaging 137.5 wpm).

About Our Free Online Word Counter

What is a Word Counter ?

A word counter is a free online tool that counts the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Our word counter works in real-time as you type or paste your content, giving you instant statistics about your writing.

Perfect for writers, students, content creators, bloggers, and anyone who needs to track word counts for essays, articles, assignments, or social media posts. This free word counter tool helps you stay within word limits and understand your content better.

Why Use a Word Counter ?

Word counters help you meet word limits for essays, articles, assignments, and blog posts. Many writing tasks have specific word count requirements — our free online word counter makes it easy to stay on track.

Our character counter also helps you optimize content for social media platforms that have character limits (like Twitter). Plus, reading time and speaking time estimates help you plan presentations and speeches.

How to Use This Word Counter

Simply type or paste your text into the box above. The word count updates automatically as you type — no need to click any buttons.

You'll instantly see:

  • Total word count - Essential for meeting word limits
  • Character count - With and without spaces
  • Sentence count - Helps track sentence structure
  • Paragraph count - Useful for document structure
  • Reading time - How long it takes to read
  • Speaking time - Perfect for speeches

Reading Time & Speaking Time

Our word counter estimates how long it takes to read or speak your text based on industry-standard averages:

  • Reading Time: Based on 200-250 words per minute (average adult reading speed)
  • Speaking Time: Based on 125-150 words per minute (average speaking speed for presentations)

These estimates help you plan presentations, speeches, podcast scripts, and video content. Perfect for ensuring your content fits within time constraints.

Who Uses Word Counters ?

Our free online word counter is used by:

  • Students - Meeting essay and assignment word counts
  • Writers & Authors - Tracking novel and article progress
  • Bloggers - Optimizing content length for SEO
  • Content Marketers - Creating consistent content
  • Public Speakers - Timing speeches and presentations
  • Social Media Managers - Staying within character limits

Free Word Counter Features

Unlike other word counter tools, ours is completely free with no limitations:

  • No sign-up required - Start counting immediately
  • No word limits - Count unlimited text
  • 100% private - Text stays in your browser
  • Real-time updates - Instant counting as you type
  • Mobile friendly - Works on all devices
  • No ads - Clean, professional interface