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Word and Character Counter

Count words, characters, and reading time.

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Runs in your browser⌑ Your data stays on your device

About this tool

Paste your text to instantly count words, characters, sentences, and spaces. Useful for writing, study, and checking character limits. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute. Everything runs in your browser.

When to use it

  • Writing articles and research.
  • Checking character limits in forms.
  • Estimating reading time.
Example

Text 'Hello world' → 2 words, 11 characters, ~1 second reading time.

How to use

  1. Paste or type your text in the box.
  2. Counts update instantly: words, characters, without spaces, sentences, reading time.
  3. Click "Clear text" to start over.
How is a word counted?

Any sequence of characters between two spaces or line breaks counts as one word.

Is my text sent to the site?

No. Counting happens in your browser; the text is not saved or sent.

Does it work in my browser?

Yes. Processing is local and your data is not sent to any server.

How is a word counted?

Any sequence of characters between two spaces.

Is the text saved?

No, everything runs in your browser.