Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
Tip: Average reading speed is ~200 words/minute. Speaking speed is ~150 words/minute.
About this tool
A comprehensive text analysis tool that counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. Track reading time estimates and get detailed statistics about your content. Perfect for writers, marketers, and SEO specialists.
Features
- Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
- Track characters with and without spaces
- Estimate reading time for your content
- Real-time counting as you type
How to Use
- Paste or type your text into the input area
- View word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts instantly
- Check the estimated reading time
- Use the stats for SEO optimization or content planning
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time estimated?
The default assumes 200–250 words per minute for silent reading of ordinary prose, which is what most blog platforms (Medium, Substack) cite. Technical content skews slower (~150 WPM); simple copy skews faster. Use the number as a rough expectation, not a contract.
Why is my word count different from Microsoft Word's?
Word counts hyphenated compounds, contractions, and numbers with embedded commas slightly differently than most web tools. The difference is usually under 2%. For academic or legal contexts where exact counts matter, rely on the one tool your audience will check against.
Does this count characters including spaces?
Both — the counter shows characters with spaces (what Twitter, SMS, and form inputs care about) and without spaces (what some academic word-limits call for). For meta descriptions and SEO titles, use the "with spaces" number, since search engines count visual width.
Is there a character limit on the input?
The browser comfortably handles a few megabytes of text. Past that, counting stays accurate but the UI can jitter as you type. For book-length manuscripts, prefer a desktop editor with dedicated statistics.
How does it count sentences for non-English text?
It looks for ., !, ?, and their Unicode equivalents (。, ！, ？). Languages that don't use spaces between words (CJK) will under-count words — the counter assumes space-delimited tokens. Arabic and Hebrew work normally because they still use whitespace.