Word Counter - Free Online Word Count Tool
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Get reading time estimates and detailed text statistics instantly.
Detailed Statistics
💡 Pro Tips
- • Use this tool to optimize content length for social media platforms
- • Aim for 15-20 words per sentence for better readability
- • Blog posts of 1,500-2,000 words tend to perform well in search engines
- • Use reading time estimates to set reader expectations
How to Use This Tool
- 1Paste or type your text in the text area below
- 2View real-time statistics as you type
- 3See detailed metrics including reading time and averages
- 4Use the clear button to start over with new text
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
Our word counter uses industry-standard methods to count words, treating any sequence of characters separated by whitespace as a word. It's highly accurate for most text types.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute for adults. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.
Does this tool work for all languages?
Yes, this word counter works with text in any language. However, reading time estimates are based on English reading speeds.
Is there a limit to how much text I can analyze?
There's no practical limit. You can analyze documents of any reasonable size, though very large documents may take a moment to process.
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