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Paste or type your text into the input box. Word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time all update instantly in real time. No button click needed. Everything runs in your browser — no text is stored.

About this word counter

Paste any text to instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. Reading time uses 200 words per minute. All processing happens in your browser.

Word count for common tasks

College essays: 500-650 words. Blog posts: 800-2,000 words. Short stories: 1,000-7,500 words. Tweet: 280 characters. LinkedIn post: 1,300 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200 characters.

Character count vs. word count

Character count matters for platforms with character limits (Twitter/X, SMS). Word count matters for essays and academic assignments. This tool shows both, along with sentence and paragraph counts.

Frequently asked questions

How do you count words in a text?

Word count is the number of space-separated tokens in a text. Most word counters split on whitespace and punctuation to give an accurate count.

How many words per minute is average reading speed?

The average adult reads about 200-250 words per minute for general text. Academic content is typically read at 150-200 wpm. This calculator uses 200 wpm as the default.

How long does it take to read 1,000 words?

At 200 words per minute, 1,000 words takes about 5 minutes to read. A typical blog post (800-1,200 words) takes 4-6 minutes.

What is the ideal word count for an essay or blog post?

Blog posts targeting SEO typically perform best at 1,500-2,500 words. Academic essays are usually 500-5,000 words depending on the assignment.