Count words & characters
Paste text to count words, characters (with and without spaces), lines, sentences and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time. The report is stored privately in your account.
No sign-up needed — runs instantly in your browser.
How it works
- 1Paste your text
- 2Press Run
- 3Download the count report or find it in your files
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as a word?
- Any run of letters or digits, so hyphenated and contraction forms are handled sensibly.
- How is reading time estimated?
- Based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, rounded up.
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