How do you count the words in a text?
Just paste your text in the box above. The word counter calculates in real time the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and the estimated reading time. No button to click, no length limit.
How is reading time estimated?
We use an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, the standard for an adult reader on regular text.
Who is a word counter for?
- Students: stay within a word limit for an essay or dissertation.
- Writers & SEO: aim for an optimal article length.
- Social media managers: keep within platform limits.
- Translators: estimate a billable volume.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, everything works offline because the calculation happens in your browser.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No, never. Your text stays on your device and is not sent to any server.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both: you see the total with spaces and the total without spaces separately.
Is there a length limit?
No, you can analyse texts of several thousand words without any problem.