Word Counter
Paste or type your text to instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, estimated reading time, and speaking time. Perfect for essays, blog posts, social media, and more.
Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time
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How to Use
Simply type or paste your text into the text area above. All statistics update in real time — no need to click a button. The counter tracks words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, average reading time (based on 200 words per minute), and speaking time (based on 130 words per minute).
How It Works
Reading time = word count / 200 wpm
Speaking time = word count / 130 wpm
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace boundaries. Sentences are detected by counting periods, exclamation marks, and question marks. Paragraphs are counted by splitting on double line breaks. Reading time uses the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, while speaking time uses 130 words per minute — the typical pace for presentations.