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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Runs completely in your browser.

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About This Tool

Counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type, along with estimated reading and speaking time. Useful for hitting an essay's word count, checking a caption fits, or timing how long a script will take to read aloud.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Word Counter calculate word count?+
It splits the input text by whitespace characters (spaces, tabs, newlines) and filters out empty items, giving an accurate word count in real-time.
Are my input texts sent to a server?+
Absolutely not. All count calculations are done locally in your browser memory. Your text never leaves your device.
How are reading and speaking times calculated?+
Reading time is calculated using an average rate of 200 words per minute (WPM), and speaking time is calculated at an average rate of 130 WPM.

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