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Word Counter
Paste or type text below. Counts update live — words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
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FAQ
How is reading time calculated?
Based on an average adult silent-reading speed of 225 words per minute.
Based on an average adult silent-reading speed of 225 words per minute.
Does this tool store or send my text anywhere?
No — counting happens entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
No — counting happens entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
How are sentences counted?
By counting sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?), which is a good approximation but can be off with abbreviations or ellipses.
By counting sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?), which is a good approximation but can be off with abbreviations or ellipses.