Word Counter
Count words instantly with reading time and keyword density.
Paste or type your text for a live count of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, plus reading time and top keywords.
Words
0
Characters
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
0
Reading time
1 sec
at 200 wpm
Speaking time
1 sec
at 130 wpm
Avg. words / sentence
0
How the word counter works
- 1Paste or type your text into the editor.
- 2Word, character and paragraph counts update instantly.
- 3Check the reading-time estimate for the target audience.
- 4Nothing is transmitted — the text stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions about the word counter
How is reading time calculated?+
At 200 words per minute, the widely used average for adult silent reading of general text. Speaking time is estimated at 130 words per minute.
What counts as a word?+
Any sequence of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated words such as 'well-known' count as one, matching how Word and Google Docs count.
Is my text stored?+
No. Everything is counted live in your browser and nothing is sent to a server or saved.
Is this tool free to use?+
Yes, completely. There is no account, no trial, no watermark and no daily limit. Data Wave Cloud is funded by unobtrusive advertising so the tools stay free permanently.
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