Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type.
Everything runs in your browser; nothing you type is sent anywhere or saved.
How to use
- Type or paste your text in the box.
- Watch the counts and reading time update as you type.
- Check the green or red badges for platform limits.
About Word & Character Counter
Word & Character Counter shows words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time at 200 words a minute and speaking time at 130. Your text stays in your browser and is never uploaded.
FAQs
How are words counted?
Any run of characters between spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
Do emoji count as one character?
Yes. Each emoji or symbol counts once, though some platforms count certain emoji as two.
How is reading time worked out?
Words divided by 200 per minute for reading and 130 per minute for speaking aloud.
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