Word Counter - Count Words, Characters & Paragraphs
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
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About Word Counter - Count Words, Characters & Paragraphs
Analyzes input text to calculate word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
What Can You Use This Tool For?
Writers, copywriters, students, and editors use Word Counter to analyze word counts, clean up raw copy, convert letter casing, and compare drafts with instant real-time feedback.
How to Count Words and Characters
1. Type or paste your document text into the editor.
2. Statistics update instantly: total word count, character count, sentences, and paragraphs.
3. Check estimated reading time and speaking time metrics.
Usage Examples
Analyzing Article Length
Text: "Numvax offers fast free online tools for everyone." Stats: 8 Words | 51 Characters | 1 Sentence | 1 Paragraph | ~2 sec reading time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a character or word limit on this text tool?
There are no artificial limits. You can paste and process essays, long-form articles, and massive text files up to hundreds of thousands of words seamlessly.
Does this tool support international Unicode and foreign language characters?
Yes, the tool fully supports UTF-8, accented characters, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and emoji characters.
Are my sensitive notes or text saved anywhere?
No. Your text is processed purely in your browser session and is immediately cleared when you close or refresh the tab.
Can I copy or clear the text with one click?
Yes, dedicated action buttons allow you to instantly copy the processed text to your clipboard or reset the editor.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of 200 to 250 words per minute.
Is my text private?
Yes. Word counting happens entirely client-side in your browser. No text is sent to any server.
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