Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and estimate reading time.
Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Reading time: 0 min
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What This Tool Does
This tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in any text you paste or type, and estimates how long the text will take to read aloud or silently.
How to Use It
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Every count updates live as you type — there's no button to press.
- Use it to check an essay's word count, an SEO meta description's character limit, or a social media caption's length before you post.
Example
Paste a 500-word blog draft in and instantly see it's 512 words, 2,890 characters, 24 sentences across 6 paragraphs, with an estimated 3-minute reading time — useful for checking against a publication's word-count requirement before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
We use an average adult silent-reading speed of about 225 words per minute, a commonly used industry benchmark, rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does this count Hindi or other Indian-language text correctly?
Word counting works for any language that uses spaces to separate words. Character counts work for all languages and scripts, including Devanagari and other Indian scripts.
Is there a word limit for this tool?
No practical limit — it handles anything from a single tweet to a full document, since the counting happens instantly in your browser.
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