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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time as you type. Useful for essays, captions, and drafts with length limits.
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How to use the word counter
Many assignments, forms, and social platforms enforce word or character limits. This counter updates as you type so you can trim or expand before submitting. Reading time uses a simple average suitable for general English prose.
Steps
- Paste or type your draft into the text area.
- Check words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.
- Use reading time as a rough guide for blog posts, scripts, or study notes.
- Edit the text until you meet your limit, then copy it back to your document.
Tips
- Platforms count characters differently (for example, some count URLs as fixed lengths).
- Sentence detection uses punctuation such as periods, question marks, and exclamation points.
- For academic work, follow your instructor’s counting rules if they differ from this tool.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
We estimate reading time at about 200 words per minute, a common average for English prose.
Does it count spaces?
Yes. You get both character counts with and without spaces, plus word and sentence totals.
Are hyphenated words counted as one word?
Yes. Text split on whitespace treats hyphenated compounds as a single word.