Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimate reading time.
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About this tool
About Word Counter
Word Counter is a free online text analysis tool for counting words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time. Paste content into the editor and watch metrics update as you write. Processing takes place locally in the browser.
How to use Word Counter
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Enter text
Type or paste the content to measure.
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View statistics
Review word, character, sentence, paragraph, and line counts.
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Check reading time
Use the estimate as a planning guide.
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Edit or copy
Make changes and copy the final text.
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Key features
Detailed Metrics
View words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and other statistics.
Writing Limits
Check essays, applications, captions, posts, and other limits.
Reading Estimate
Get a quick estimate of reading or speaking time.
Instant Updates
Watch metrics change as you type or paste.
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Who Uses Our Word Counter?
Check writing limits, reading time, and draft length
Essays
Check word and character requirements before submitting.
ExampleVerify an essay stays within its target range.
Articles
Estimate article length and reading time.
ExampleCheck whether a post fits a target reading time.
Social content
Review character limits for captions and profiles.
ExampleMeasure a caption before publishing.
Applications
Analyze resumes, letters, proposals, and responses.
ExampleCheck an application answer limit.
Speaking preparation
Estimate the length of a speech or presentation script.
ExampleReview a script before a timed presentation.
Content editing
Track draft size while revising structured writing.
ExampleCheck a newsletter against its planned length.
Pro Tips for More Accurate Word Counts
Use the right metric and count the final version
Paste the final draft
Remove notes and instructions before counting.
Check the right metric
Use words or characters according to the requirement.
Treat time as an estimate
Speed varies with reader and subject.
Keep a source copy
Save the draft before editing to meet a limit.
Remove irrelevant text
Exclude headings, references, or notes if the requirement says not to count them.
Clean up capitalization
Use the related Case Converter after checking your text length.
Case Converter
