Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs — with reading time estimation.
How to Use the Word Counter
Simply paste or type your text into the text area above. The tool instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Everything is calculated in real-time as you type.
Why Count Words?
Word counting is essential for writers, students, bloggers, and SEO professionals. Blog posts typically need 1,000–2,000 words for good SEO ranking. Meta descriptions should be 150–160 characters. Social media posts have character limits. This tool helps you stay within those requirements effortlessly.
Is This Word Counter Free?
Yes, 100% free with no limits. Your text is processed locally in your browser and is never sent to any server. Works on any device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this word counter accurate?
Yes. The tool counts words by splitting text on whitespace boundaries, counts characters including and excluding spaces, and calculates sentences and paragraphs accurately.
Is my text uploaded?
No. All counting happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your text stays completely private on your device.
Does it calculate reading time?
Yes! The tool estimates reading time based on the average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute.
Can I use this for SEO content?
Absolutely. Use it to check article length (aim for 1,500+ words for SEO), verify meta description length (150-160 characters), and ensure title tags are within limits.
Is this free?
Yes, 100% free with no limits.