Word counter
See how long your essay, product description or speech is while you type — words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update live.
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
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How to use the word counter
- Type or paste your text in the box.
- Read the live counts below it.
- Use Copy to copy your text, or Reset to start again.
When it's useful
- Keeping assignments within a word limit
- Writing product descriptions of a set length
- Timing a speech or video script
Limits to know
- Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute; speaking time about 130.
- Words are counted by spaces, so hyphenated words like 'well-known' count as one.
Your privacy
Everything is worked out in your browser. What you type isn't uploaded, saved or shared, and there's no sign-up.
Questions
How are words counted?
Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word, the same way most word processors count.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is stored.