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Free tool No accountWord & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type.
About the Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, and see the reading time — for essays, articles, posts and form limits.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text.
- The counts update as you type.
- Trim to the limit you need.
Questions
How is reading time worked out?
From the number of words at an average reading speed, so it's an estimate.
Does it count words in any language?
Yes for languages that separate words with spaces; for Chinese and Japanese use the character count.
Is my data uploaded?
No. The tool runs in your browser; what you paste or open never leaves your device and nothing is stored on a server.