Word Counter
What this counts
Words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time. Useful for essays, social posts, SEO titles, applications and word-limited forms.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. This works for English, Hindi and other languages written with spaces.
How is reading time worked out?
Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute and speaking time about 130 words per minute.
Is my text saved?
No. Everything stays in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Does it count characters?
Yes. It shows characters with and without spaces, as well as words, sentences and paragraphs.
Can I use it for word-limited forms?
Yes. Paste your text and check the count before you submit an essay, application or statement.
Does it work for Hindi text?
Yes. Words are counted by spaces, so it works for Hindi and other languages written with spaces.