Paste or type text into the word counter and the counts update live. It reports words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences and paragraphs in one view, without needing to submit the text or press a calculate button.
It also estimates reading time and speaking time, which can help when preparing an article, script, presentation or spoken piece. The Clear text button removes the current text when you are ready to start again.
Word Counter
Paste or type your text below. All counts update live as you type — nothing is sent to a server.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute. Paragraphs are blocks of text separated by a blank line.
How to Use This Tool
- Paste or type your text in the text box.
- Read the live word and character counts at the top of the results.
- Check sentences and paragraphs to review the structure of the draft.
- Use the estimated reading and speaking times if the text will be read aloud or timed.
- Edit the text in place and watch the figures update, or select Clear text to begin again.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute, so both are guides rather than exact timings. Paragraphs are counted as blocks separated by a blank line. Your text is counted in the browser and is not sent to a server.
Need just the character count? Try the Character Counter, and browse our free online tools for more ways to check your text.