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Word Counter

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time.

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About this Word Counter

The Word Counter is a free online text analysis tool that counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time. Whether you are a writer polishing an article, a student meeting an essay length requirement, or a professional crafting social media posts with character limits, this word count tool provides all the statistics you need in one place. It works entirely in your browser with no data uploads.

How to use the Word Counter

  1. 1 Type or paste your text into the Text input field.
  2. 2 The tool automatically shows statistics as you type, or click Run to refresh the results.
  3. 3 Review the word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time in the output area.
  4. 4 Use the reading time estimate to gauge how long your content takes for an average reader to consume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average reading speed used for the estimate?
The reading time estimate uses the standard average reading speed of 200 words per minute. This is the commonly accepted rate for adult readers processing moderately complex text and is widely used across content platforms and publishing tools.
Does the character count include spaces?
The tool shows two character counts: one including spaces and one excluding spaces. The character count excluding spaces is useful for contexts like Twitter or SEO meta descriptions where only visible characters matter.
How are sentences and paragraphs detected?
Sentences are detected by splitting on punctuation marks like periods, exclamation points, and question marks. Paragraphs are detected by double line breaks (\n\n), which is the standard convention for paragraph separation in digital text.
Can I use this for SEO content writing?
Yes, this word counter is ideal for SEO content writing. Track article length to meet SEO guidelines, check paragraph density for readability, and use the reading time estimate to match your audience's expectations for content depth.

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