Word Counter

Writing an essay with a strict word limit? Or crafting the perfect tweet? Our Word Counter provides the precision you need. Instantly get counts for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.

We also include estimated reading and speaking times, making it a favorite for speakers and content marketers.

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How to Use the Word Counter

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    Paste your text into the large text area above.

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    The statistics will update in real-time as you type or paste.

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    Review the detailed breakdown, including writing level and keyword density.

Writing Optimization

Why count characters?

Character counts are crucial for social media (Twitter/X, Instagram bios) and SEO meta tags where space is strictly limited.

Reading Time Estimation

Our tool assumes an average reading speed of 275 words per minute, which is standard for adult readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit to how much I can paste?

Our tool can handle text up to several hundred thousand words without any slowdown.

Does it support multiple languages?

Yes! The counter works across all languages that use standard word spacing.

Why Use This Tool?

  • Real-time instant counting
  • Reading and Speaking time estimates
  • Clean, no-ad writing environment
  • Works perfectly on mobile and desktop

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