Word Counter
Paste or type your text to count words and characters instantly. Useful for essays, assignments, social posts and SEO titles.
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Reading time
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Sentences
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Lines
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Avg. word length
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Characters (no spaces)
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Speaking time
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Reading speed
Average adults read 200–250 words per minute; students reading textbooks about 150.wpm
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts at the top and bottom.
- Pick a limit, such as 280 for X, to see how much space is left.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is any run of letters or digits, including words in Indian languages. Hyphenated words such as “well-known” count as one word.
How long does it take to read 1,000 words?
About 4 to 5 minutes at an average reading speed of 200–250 words per minute, and about 7–8 minutes if spoken aloud.
Is my text saved?
Your text is kept in this browser so it is still there if you refresh. It is never uploaded.
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