Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time — all in your browser, instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
well-being count as one word, and contractions like don't also count as one word.., !, and ? followed by a space or end of string, then filtering out empty results. Abbreviations and decimal numbers may slightly affect the count.How It Works
Paste & Type
Paste or type your text into the textarea. All statistics update live on every keystroke — no button press required.
Live Analysis
JavaScript splits words on whitespace, counts characters, detects sentence-ending punctuation, and groups paragraphs separated by blank lines.
Reading Time
Word count is divided by 238 wpm for silent reading and 130 wpm for speaking to give you realistic time estimates for any content.
Common Use Cases
SEO Content
Verify blog posts hit 1,500+ word targets that correlate with stronger rankings. Count before publishing to avoid thin-content penalties.
Academic Assignments
Check essays against minimum/maximum word counts before submitting. Spot padding or shortfalls before your professor does.
Social Media Copy
Ensure captions and thread posts meet platform character limits. Character count updates as you type, giving instant feedback.
Email Marketing
Measure email length to hit the optimal 50–125 word range for maximum open and response rates without overwhelming subscribers.
Reading Time Estimates
Add a "X min read" badge to your articles. Readers are more likely to start an article if they know upfront how long it will take.
Editing & Trimming
Know exactly how many words to cut to meet a strict limit. Compare word count before and after editing to track progress.
