Free online tool

Word Counter & Reading Time

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and estimate reading time for articles, blog posts and other writing.

Paste or type your text

0Words

0Characters

0Without spaces

0Sentences

0Paragraphs

0 minReading time

How to use the word counter

Paste or type your writing into the text area.
Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update as you type.
Use the reading-time estimate as a quick planning guide.
Edit your text and check the updated counts instantly.

How is reading time estimated?

This tool estimates reading time using an approximate pace of 200 words per minute. Actual reading speed varies with language, subject complexity, formatting and the reader. Treat the result as a guide rather than an exact measurement.

Frequently asked questions

Does the counter work while I type?

Yes. Counts update automatically whenever the text changes.

Are spaces included in the character count?

The tool shows both total characters and characters without whitespace.

Is my text uploaded?

The counting is performed in your browser. Your text does not need to be sent to a server for these calculations.