Word Counter & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs
Statistics update in real time as you type. Reading time is based on 200 words per minute.
How to Use Word Counter & Character Counter
- 1Type or paste your text into the input area.
- 2Statistics update instantly as you type — no need to click a button.
- 3View word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
About Word Counter & Character Counter
Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in your text online for free in real time. Includes estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Useful for writers, students, SEO professionals and anyone working within character or word limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed for English text.
Does this count words in other languages?
Yes. Words are counted by splitting on whitespace, which works for most languages that use spaces between words. For languages without word boundaries (Chinese, Japanese), each character group between spaces counts as one word.
What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are counted by splitting on period (.), exclamation mark (!) and question mark (?) characters.