Count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly
Using this word counter is simple. Paste or type your text into the box above and the tool will instantly calculate the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. This makes it easy to track writing progress for essays, blog posts, reports and assignments.
Students, writers, marketers and professionals can quickly check the length of their content and improve readability.
Word count is important in many types of writing. Students must often meet minimum word requirements for essays and assignments. Bloggers and content writers use word count to structure articles and provide enough detail for readers.
In search engine optimization (SEO), longer and well-structured content often performs better in search rankings. Tracking your word count helps ensure your content is clear, complete and informative.
Yes. The tool updates instantly as you type or paste text into the editor.
No. Everything runs directly in your browser. Your text is not stored or sent to any server.
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.