Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading/speaking time in real time.
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste your text directly into the input workspace above.
- Live counters update in real time as you write, showing word count, character count, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Review readability analysis including estimated reading time and speaking time, then click Copy or Clear.
Supported Formats, Boundaries & Privacy
Inputs & Boundaries: Supports all standard UTF-8 text strings, ASCII, and Unicode symbols directly within browser memory.
Local Client-Side Processing: Tool computations and file operations execute 100% locally within your browser sandbox via JavaScript and HTML5 Web APIs. Your input values, uploaded files, and computed results are never transmitted to our web servers. General site access, analytics, and advertising cookies are managed transparently under our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the counter distinguish between words and punctuation?
Words are counted based on whitespace and Unicode word boundary breaks (bw+b), supporting multilingual text.
What reading speed is used for estimated reading time?
Reading time is calculated at the standard adult silent reading rate of 225 words per minute.