Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text.
How it works
The counter scans the text in your browser and reports common writing metrics without sending content anywhere.
FAQ
How does a word counter work?
A word counter splits your text on whitespace — spaces, tabs, and line breaks — and counts the resulting tokens as words. Most counters also strip leading and trailing whitespace before counting, so extra spaces between words do not inflate the total. This tool counts in real time as you type or paste.
What counts as a word?
A word is generally any sequence of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Numbers ("42"), hyphenated words ("well-known"), contractions ("don't"), and URLs each typically count as one word. The exact definition varies between tools, which is why two different counters may give slightly different results for the same text.
How long does it take to read 1000 words?
At an average adult reading speed of around 200–250 words per minute, 1000 words takes approximately 4–5 minutes to read. Reading time estimates are averages — technical text with complex vocabulary takes longer than casual prose. This tool calculates an estimated reading time based on a 200 wpm average.