How to use
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Watch the word count and character count update instantly as you type.
- Read your sentence count, paragraph count and estimated reading time below.
- Edit your text and the statistics recalculate live — no button or upload needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded or stored anywhere?
No. This word counter runs 100% in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server, so it stays completely private.
What does the word counter measure?
It counts words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and the estimated reading time of your text, all updated live as you type.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute, a common average reading speed. Short texts show seconds and longer texts show minutes.
Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?
There is no fixed character or word limit. You can paste essays, articles or entire documents, though extremely large amounts of text may slow your browser.
How are characters with and without spaces counted?
Total characters counts every character including spaces, tabs and line breaks, while characters without spaces excludes all whitespace — useful for strict character limits.
Is this word counter free and do I need an account?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up, no installation and no watermarks. Just open the page, paste your text and start counting.
About this tool
Count words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type. Live, free and fully in-browser — your text is private and never uploaded.