Word and Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time. Free online text analyzer.
Key Capabilities
Counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
Get all four text metrics simultaneously. This covers every common writing requirement in one view.
Reading time and speaking time estimates
Estimates how long a given text takes to read silently (238 wpm) and to deliver aloud (130 wpm).
Keyword density analysis
The tool ranks the most frequently appearing words and phrases and shows their occurrence count and percentage.
How to Use
Paste or type your text
Paste your text directly into the counting area. All metrics update in real time.
Review the metrics dashboard
Check word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, and speaking time.
Use keyword density for content review
Scroll to the keyword frequency table to see your most-used words and phrases.
Common Use Cases
- Academic writers meeting word count requirementsA student submitting a dissertation chapter can get an accurate word count that matches institutional counting methodology.
- Journalists writing to specific word countsA journalist can monitor word count in real time as they draft.
- Speech writers timing presentation scriptsA communications manager can convert script word count into minutes directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metrics does the word counter provide?
The tool counts total words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and unique words. It also estimates reading time (based on 200-250 words per minute average reading speed) and speaking time (based on 130 words per minute).
Who uses this tool professionally?
Content writers verify word counts meet publisher requirements and SEO guidelines. Students check essay word counts against assignment minimum/maximum requirements. Social media managers verify character counts fit platform limits (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram bio).
Does it handle different languages?
Yes. The word counter works with all languages that use space-separated words (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.). For CJK languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), character counting is accurate but word counting may differ due to script-specific word boundaries.
Is my text kept private?
Yes. All counting happens locally in your browser. Text is never sent to any server.
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