Online Word Counter

Free instant word, character, sentence, and paragraph counter. Calculate reading time and speaking time in real-time.

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Reading Time: 0 min Speaking Time: 0 min
How This Tool Works
100% Client-Side

Your data never leaves your device. All processing happens locally in your browser. No text is sent to any server, no data is stored, and no cookies track your usage.

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Sentences are detected by punctuation marks (periods, exclamation points, question marks). Reading time assumes 200 words per minute, speaking time assumes 130 words per minute.

  • Uses JavaScript regex for word boundary detection
  • Paragraph detection counts lines separated by newlines
  • All calculations update in real-time as you type
How to verify this yourself

Check your browser's Network tab to see nothing is sent:

  1. Open DevTools: Right-click anywhere on the page → "Inspect" (or press F12)
  2. Go to Network tab: Click "Network" at the top of the DevTools panel
  3. Use the tool: Type or paste text and watch the Network tab
  4. Verify: You'll see no requests to external servers — all processing is local

Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

How to use this Word Counter

Simply type or paste your text into the box above. The counters will update automatically as you type.

  • Word Count: The total number of words in your text. Essential for essays, blog posts, and article limits.
  • Character Count: The total number of characters, including spaces. Perfect for tweets (280 limit) and SMS messages.
  • Sentence & Paragraph Count: Analyze the structure of your writing.