Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to instantly see how many words, sentences, and paragraphs it contains, plus an estimated reading time.
How to use
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Paste or type your text
Drop your text into the box above — articles, essays, emails, anything.
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View live counts
Word, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly as you edit.
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Check reading time
See an estimated reading time based on average reading speed.
Examples
- "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." → 9 words, 1 sentence, 1 paragraph
- A 1,000-word article → about 5 minutes to read
Frequently asked questions
How is the word count calculated?
The text is split on whitespace, and any empty fragments are discarded. What remains is counted as words — this matches how most word processors count.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated at an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
How are paragraphs detected?
A paragraph break is any blank line (two or more consecutive line breaks) separating blocks of text.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser as you type. Nothing is sent to a server or saved.