Word Counter
Paste or type text to count words, characters, paragraphs, and estimate reading time.
Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Paragraphs
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Sentences
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Reading time (~200 wpm)
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How it works
- Words = whitespace-separated tokens
- Characters count every symbol; “no spaces” strips whitespace first
- Paragraphs = blocks separated by blank lines
- Reading time assumes ~200 words per minute
Examples
- “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” → 9 words, 44 characters (35 without spaces)
- A 400-word blog post ≈ 2 minutes of reading time at 200 wpm
- Two paragraphs separated by a blank line count as 2 paragraphs
- 1,000 words ≈ 5 minutes of reading time at 200 wpm
Essay targets and reading time
Planning a 500-word essay or a 10-minute read? Seeword count for essays and reading time. Fix headline casing with the Case Converter.
FAQ
Does the word counter count hyphenated words as one?
Yes. Tokens are split on whitespace only, so “well-known” counts as one word.
How is reading time estimated?
We divide word count by 200 words per minute and round up to whole minutes (under 1 minute shows “< 1 min”).
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
What is a typical college essay length?
Many assignments fall in the 500–1,000 word range, but always follow your brief. Use this counter to stay within limits.
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