Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type, with estimated reading and speaking time.
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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Statistics
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Unique words
- 0
- Reading time
- —
- Speaking time
- —
Reading time assumes ~225 words per minute; speaking time ~140 words per minute.
About Word Counter
Paste or type any text and watch the statistics update live: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and unique words. Reading time (~225 words per minute) and speaking time (~140 words per minute) help you fit essays, scripts, and talks into a time budget.
Common uses
- Check an essay or article against a word limit
- Time a speech or presentation script before rehearsing
- See how repetitive a draft is via the unique-word count
Example
Input
A 450-word conference talk draft
Output
450 words · ~2 min reading · ~3 min 13 sec speaking
Limitations
- Reading and speaking speeds vary by person; the estimates use common averages