11 words entered
- Characters
- 73
- Sentences
- 1
- Reading time
- 0.055 min
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Word Counter
Use this free word counter to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, UTF-8 bytes, and estimated reading time in your browser.
Research-backed assumptions Formula steps Examples included Private in-browser use
Formula steps
- Split the text into word-like groups of letters and numbers.
- Count sentences, paragraphs, lines, characters, and UTF-8 bytes separately.
- Estimate reading time at about 200 words per minute.
How to use the word counter
- Paste or type the plain text you want to measure.
- Press Count words to see word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading time.
- Use examples to compare short text, meta copy, and multi-paragraph drafts.
- Check the target editor separately when a platform has a strict counting rule.
Common uses
Check blog drafts, essays, product copy, and article sections before publishing.
Estimate reading time from a rough word count.
Count sentences, paragraphs, and lines while editing text.
Compare word count and character count in one local browser tool.
Examples
Word count and reading time
Words, characters, and bytes
Paragraph and line counts
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about when to use the tool, what it does with your inputs, what to double-check, and how privacy works.
When should I use the Word Counter?
Use it when your task matches one of these common needs: Check blog drafts, essays, product copy, and article sections before publishing. Estimate reading time from a rough word count. It works best when you already know the values, dates, units, or settings the page asks for.
What is the Word Counter doing with my inputs?
In plain language: The tool splits plain text into word-like groups, counts the surrounding text structure, and estimates reading time at about 200 words per minute. The examples on the page are there so you can compare your inputs with a filled-out calculation before copying the answer.
What should I double-check before trusting the answer?
Different editors and social platforms can count emojis, punctuation, links, line breaks, or hyphenated words differently. Also check that you used the right unit, date, scale, or mode because small input changes can change the result.
Does the site save what I enter?
No. The calculator runs in your browser tab. Your recent answers stay only on the page while you use it, and they are not sent to a server.
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