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Word Counter

Used by developers, writers, and creators worldwide.

A word counter measures your text the moment you paste it: total words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading and speaking time. It is the quick check writers reach for when a brief sets a strict limit — a 300-word product description, a 160-character meta tag, a 500-word essay, or a two-minute speech. Instead of guessing or pasting into a bloated editor, you get every number at once in a clean, copyable block. Students use it to hit assignment targets, marketers trim copy to fit ad fields, and speakers gauge how long a script will run on stage. Counts update from whatever you type, so you can edit toward a goal with confidence. No setup, no account, and nothing leaves your browser while you work.

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How to use

  1. Choose your options above
  2. Click Generate
  3. Copy your result

Detailed instructions

  1. Paste or type your text into the box.
  2. Read the live statistics: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and time estimates.
  3. Edit your text toward your target and watch the numbers update.
  4. Copy the statistics block if you need to record or share the counts.

Use Cases

  • •Trimming a meta description or ad headline to fit a strict character limit
  • •Hitting an exact word count on an essay, article, or assignment
  • •Estimating how long a speech or presentation script will take to deliver
  • •Checking blog-post length against an SEO target before publishing
  • •Counting paragraphs and sentences to assess readability and pacing

Tips

  • →For meta descriptions, aim for under 160 characters including spaces.
  • →Use the speaking-time estimate to keep a talk within its slot.
  • →Paragraph and sentence counts hint at readability — many long sentences read denser.
  • →Clear the box and paste a fresh draft to compare two versions quickly.

FAQ

how is reading time calculated

Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of about 200 words per minute and rounds up to the nearest minute. Speaking time uses a slower 130 words per minute, closer to a natural presentation pace, so the two estimates differ for the same text.

does it count characters with or without spaces

Both. The tool reports total characters including spaces — the figure most platforms use for limits like meta tags and tweets — and a separate count with spaces removed, which some forms and databases measure instead.

is my text sent anywhere

No. All counting happens locally in your browser as you type or paste, so nothing is uploaded, stored, or shared. You can safely check confidential drafts, client copy, or unpublished work.