Word Counter — Words, Characters, Sentences & Reading Time
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and unique words as you type, with reading-time and speaking-time estimates — a free online word counter that runs entirely in your browser.
About Word Counter — Words, Characters, Sentences & Reading Time
Word Counter counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and unique words live as you type, and estimates reading and speaking time — with Unicode-aware matching so accented text and non-Latin scripts count correctly. Free, no sign-up, and your text never leaves the browser.
How to use Word Counter — Words, Characters, Sentences & Reading Time
- 1Paste or type your input into the box above — a sample is pre-filled so you can try it instantly.
- 2Set any options on offer (mode, key, format) to match what you need.
- 3The result appears the moment you type — no button to press, no waiting.
- 4Click Copy to grab the output — Word Counter — Words, Characters, Sentences & Reading Time keeps everything on your device.
Why use Word Counter — Words, Characters, Sentences & Reading Time?
- ✓Hitting word limits for essays, abstracts, ads and application forms
- ✓Timing a speech, podcast script or video voice-over before recording
- ✓Checking meta descriptions, tweets and titles against their length limits
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — your text and keys are never uploaded, stored or logged
- ✓Works offline once loaded, with instant results and one-click copy
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to read 1,000 words?+
About 5 minutes silently at an average 200 words per minute, and roughly 7–8 minutes read aloud at a 130 wpm speaking pace. The counter computes both from your live word count, which is how blog 'X min read' labels are derived.
How are words counted exactly?+
Words are matched with a Unicode-aware pattern: any run of letters, digits, apostrophes and hyphens counts as one word, so 'state-of-the-art' is one word and don't is one word. This matches how word processors count more closely than naive space-splitting.
Is it free to use?+
Yes — completely free with no sign-up, no account and no usage limits. There is no paywall, so you can encode, decode and convert as much as you like.
Is my data private and secure?+
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript — your input is never uploaded to a server, stored or logged. Once the page has loaded you can use it offline, which makes it safe for tokens, keys and confidential data.
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