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Word counter

Paste or type your text to count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly.

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What it counts

  • Words and characters, with and without spaces.
  • Sentences and paragraphs.
  • Reading time at 238 words a minute and speaking time at 140.

Common limits

  • X (Twitter) post: 280 characters.
  • Meta description: about 155 characters.
  • College essays: often 250–650 words.

Questions

Is my text saved?

No. The counting happens in your browser and nothing is stored.