Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and get an estimated reading time — all in real time as you type.
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About This Word Counter
This free word counter tool gives you instant statistics about your text as you type. It's built for writers, students, bloggers, and content creators who need to track word counts for essays, articles, social media posts, and more.
Common Word Count Requirements
- Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
- Blog post (short): 500–800 words
- Blog post (comprehensive): 1,500–2,500 words
- College essay: typically 500–650 words
- Short story: 1,000–7,500 words
- Novel: typically 70,000–100,000 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word counter?
Our word counter uses the same algorithm as most word processors: it splits text on whitespace and counts non-empty tokens. It matches Microsoft Word and Google Docs counts within 1–2 words for standard text.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute (WPM), per a 2019 study published in Reading Research Quarterly. Speaking time uses 130 WPM.
Does my text get saved or sent anywhere?
No. All analysis happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to any server.
What's the maximum text length?
There is no maximum — the tool works entirely in your browser so it's limited only by your device's memory, which is typically hundreds of thousands of words.