Word Counter — Words, Characters & Reading Time
Instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Perfect for writers, students, and content creators.
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Word Counter
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Guide
How to Use Word Counter
Paste or Type Text
Enter your text in the large input area. Statistics update in real time.
View Statistics
See word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Clear and Try Again
Click "Clear" to start fresh with new text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paste or type your text in the box above. Our tool counts every word in real time. Words are defined as sequences of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces.
The average adult reads 200-250 words per minute. We calculate reading time at 200 words per minute (a conservative estimate). Blog posts should be 1,500-2,500 words (7-12 min read).
Average speaking pace is 130-150 words per minute. A 5-minute speech ≈ 650-750 words. For presentations, 100-120 words per minute is better for clarity.
For SEO, long-form content of 1,500-2,500 words tends to rank best for competitive keywords. For informational queries, 800-1,200 words can work. Focus on quality and covering the topic completely.
Twitter allows 280 characters. URLs count as 23 characters regardless of actual length. Our character counter helps you stay within limits.