Word & Character Counter

Type or paste text below — counts update instantly. Nothing is uploaded.

Words0
Characters (with spaces)0
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Estimated reading time0 sec

How to use this tool

Type or paste your text into the box above. Word count, character counts, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time all update live as you type — there's no button to press.

About these counts

Words are counted by trimming the text and splitting on whitespace. Sentences are counted by splitting on sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ? and Arabic ؟). Paragraphs are counted as non-empty lines separated by line breaks. Reading time uses an average silent-reading speed of 225 words per minute.

100% client-side — your text is never uploaded, logged, or stored anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

How is word count calculated?

The text is trimmed and split on whitespace; each resulting chunk counts as one word. This matches how most word processors count words for typical text.

How is reading time estimated?

Using an average adult silent-reading speed of 225 words per minute, a commonly cited figure in reading-speed research. Actual reading time varies by text difficulty and individual reading speed.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. All counting happens locally in your browser as you type. Nothing is sent to a server, logged, or stored.