Word Counter Online

About Word Counter

Word Counter is a free online tool for counting words, characters, sentences and paragraphs while also estimating reading time. It is useful for writers, students, bloggers and anyone working with text.

How to Use Word Counter

1. Type or paste your text into the text box.
2. View the word and character counts automatically.
3. Check sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
4. Edit your text and watch the statistics update instantly.
5. Copy your result or clear the text when finished.

Key Features

• Real-time word counting
• Character count with and without spaces
• Sentence and paragraph statistics
• Estimated reading time
• Instant browser-based processing
• No account or software installation required

Privacy & Security

Your text is processed directly in your browser and is not uploaded or stored on our server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a word counter?

A word counter calculates the number of words in a piece of text and can also provide additional writing statistics.

Does the counter update automatically?

Yes. The statistics update automatically while you type or edit your text.

Does it count characters and sentences?

Yes. The tool provides character, sentence and paragraph statistics in addition to the word count.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated from the number of words in your text using an average reading speed.

Does this tool save my text?

No. Your text is processed directly in your browser and is not stored by this website.