Word Counter

Paste or type text to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, estimated pages, reading time, and speaking time.

Count Words

Word count = total word groups separated by spaces
Your word count result will appear here.

How the word counter works

Paste text:
Add your article, essay, description, script, email, post, or document text.

Choose speeds:
Select reading speed and speaking speed for time estimates.

Review results:
The word counter shows word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, lines, pages, and timing estimates.

Why use a word counter?

A word counter is useful for essays, blog posts, product descriptions, social captions, speeches, video scripts, emails, resumes, applications, and website content.

It helps you stay inside word limits, estimate reading time, and check the size of your writing before publishing or submitting it.

Word counter tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I count words?

Paste or type your text into the box. The word counter will count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time.

What counts as a word?

This tool counts groups of characters separated by spaces as words. Results may vary slightly from word processors depending on punctuation and formatting.

Can I estimate reading time?

Yes. Choose a reading speed and the tool estimates how long the text may take to read.

Does this upload my text?

This page counts words directly in your browser using the text you enter into the page.