Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time.

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What is this word counter?

This free word counter tallies words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time and estimates reading and speaking time as you type — privately, with no account and no uploads.

How many words is my text and how long will it take to read?

Paste your text and the counter instantly shows word, character, sentence and paragraph totals, plus estimated reading and speaking time, updating live as you edit — all without uploading anything.

Key features

Live counts
Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs update on every keystroke.
Reading & speaking time
Estimates based on average reading (about 200 words per minute) and speaking (about 130 words per minute) speeds.
Lexical density & unique words
Measures vocabulary richness and how many distinct words your text uses.
Top words
Lists your most frequent words to catch repetition and check keyword focus.

How to use it

Type or paste your text into the box. Counts and statistics update instantly below. Use the reading-time estimate for blog posts and essays, the speaking-time estimate for speeches and scripts, and the frequency list to tighten repetitive writing.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a character or word limit?

No. Because counting happens in your browser, you can analyse anything from a tweet to a full manuscript.

How is reading time calculated?

It divides your word count by an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. Everything is processed locally and nothing is stored, so drafts and confidential text stay private.

Toolbox calibrates its reading and speaking estimates on widely cited average rates and counts text with Unicode-aware rules used by professional editors, so the figures match real-world expectations.