Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Sentences Online
Free online word counter to instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, syllables, and estimated reading and speaking time. Paste any text for detailed real-time statistics. Perfect for writers, students checking essay length, SEO content optimization, and social media posts.
Statistics
Time Estimates
Based on 200 wpm reading / 130 wpm speaking.
Top Keywords
Keyword analysis will appear here once you add some text.
How to Use the Word Counter
Enter or paste your text
Type directly into the text area or paste any text from your clipboard. The counter updates in real time as you type.
Review the statistics
Instantly see your word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and more in the sidebar.
Check reading and speaking time
The tool estimates how long it takes to read or speak your text based on average rates — 200 words per minute for reading and 130 for speaking.
Analyze keyword frequency
View your most frequently used keywords ranked by count. Use this to avoid overusing certain terms or to optimize content for SEO.
Monitor platform limits
The tips section shows how your text measures against common limits like Twitter (280 chars), LinkedIn posts (3,000 chars), and SEO meta descriptions (160 chars).
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading time estimates how long an average person takes to read your text. It uses the standard reading speed of 200 words per minute (wpm). The tool divides your total word count by 200. For example, a 600-word article takes about 3 minutes to read.
Characters without spaces counts every character except space characters. This is particularly useful for platforms like Twitter that enforce character limits, and for SEO meta descriptions where every character counts. The tool shows both counts side by side so you can compare.
Keyword frequency analysis shows which words appear most often in your text. This helps writers avoid repetitive language, helps SEO professionals check keyword density, and helps students identify overused terms. The tool ranks keywords by frequency with a visual progress bar.
No, absolutely not. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device, making the tool completely private and secure. You can use it with sensitive content like passwords or confidential documents.
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or punctuation. Numbers, contractions (like "don't"), and hyphenated terms (like "well-known") each count as a single word. The tool follows standard word counting conventions used by word processors.
Example Output
Try this sample text
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This sentence contains every letter of the English alphabet. It has been used for typing practice for over 100 years. Typists use it to warm up before long writing sessions. The quick brown fox remains a favorite among writers and designers alike.
What you will see
Paste the sample text into the tool above. You should see approximately 55 words, 295 characters, 5 sentences, and an estimated reading time of under 1 minute.
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