Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs with live reading time.
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Understanding your result
Character counts are shown both with and without spaces, which matters for platforms that enforce strict limits. Sentence and paragraph counts help you gauge structure and pacing.
Formula and method
Words are counted as groups of non-space characters. Reading time uses an average of 200 words per minute. Sentences are detected from terminal punctuation and paragraphs from blank lines.
Worked example
A 500-word article shows roughly 2 minutes 30 seconds of reading time at 200 words per minute.
How to use this tool
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- The counts update instantly as you write.
- Use Copy to grab a summary of the statistics.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming reading speed is the same for everyone — 200 wpm is an average.
- Forgetting that some platforms count spaces and emoji differently.
About the Word Counter
The Word Counter analyses your text in real time, reporting word count, character counts, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time — ideal for essays, articles, social posts and meta descriptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a length limit?
No fixed limit. Very large documents are handled smoothly because everything runs locally.
How is reading time estimated?
Word count is divided by 200 words per minute, a common average reading speed.