Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Estimate reading and speaking time. All processing happens locally.
Completely Private
- Text processed in your browser
- Never sent to any server
- Real-time counting
Features
- 📝 Word count
- 🔤 Character count
- 📄 Sentence & paragraph count
- ⏱️ Reading time estimate
- 🎤 Speaking time estimate
- ⚡ Real-time updates
- 🔒 100% private
How It Works
- Reading time: Based on average 225 words per minute
- Speaking time: Based on average 137 words per minute
- Sentences: Counted by periods, exclamation marks, and question marks
- Paragraphs: Counted by double line breaks
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words count as one word. Numbers count as words. Empty strings between multiple spaces are not counted.
How is reading time calculated?
We use an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. Actual reading time varies based on content complexity and the reader.
What's the difference between character counts?
'Characters' counts every character including spaces. 'Characters (no spaces)' excludes spaces. Some platforms (like Twitter) count characters differently.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting happens instantly in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device. Safe for confidential documents.
Does it work with different languages?
Yes! Character counting works for any language. Word counting works best for space-separated languages. CJK languages without spaces may need different counting methods.
Why do word counts differ from Microsoft Word?
Different tools count words slightly differently. Variations come from how hyphenated words, numbers, and special characters are handled. Differences are usually minor.