When to use it
Use it before publishing, submitting, or sending text where length matters more than you expected five minutes ago.
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Word Counter
Count words quickly when a draft, post, essay, listing, or application has to fit a limit.
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Reading speed
Words
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Characters
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No spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Lines
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Reading time
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200 words per minute
Speaking time
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130 words per minute
Draft shape
Average word length: 0.0 characters
Longest word: 0 characters
Counts update locally as you type.
What this tool does
Word Counter measures words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time from pasted text.
How it works
Paste your text and the counts update immediately. Reading and speaking estimates are calculated from the current text length.
Useful for
- Check essay, article, and application word counts.
- Estimate whether a script or page is too long.
- Compare character counts with and without spaces.
Questions before the button mashing
What counts as a word?
A word is counted from readable text separated by whitespace and punctuation, which fits normal writing checks.
Is reading time exact?
No. It is a practical estimate based on reading speed, useful for planning rather than timing every reader.
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