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About this word counter

This free tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimates reading time in real time as you type or paste text. It also shows the top recurring keywords, excluding common filler words (stopwords).

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute (wpm). For academic texts, typical speed is 150–200 wpm; for casual reading, 200–250 wpm.

Common uses for a word counter

FAQ — Word Counter

Is my text stored or sent to any server?

No. All processing happens directly in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

How many characters fit in a tweet?

Twitter/X allows 280 characters per post. Our character counter includes spaces in the main count.