Word Counter
Count words and characters in real time as you type or paste text. Get reading time estimates and detailed text statistics instantly.
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How It Works
- Paste or type your text into the editor.
- View live counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Check estimated reading time for your content.
Use Cases
- Meet essay or assignment word limits
- Optimize meta descriptions for SEO
- Track blog post length
- Analyze speech or script length
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words count as one word.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both metrics are shown — characters with spaces and without spaces.