Text & writing

Word, Character & Reading Time Counter

Count Unicode-aware words, characters, lines, sentences, and reading time.

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Words15
Characters75
Without spaces61
Lines1
Sentences2
Reading0.1 min
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Stores dates, times, numbers, checkboxes, and select choices. Text, CSV, JSON, QR content, and outputs are always excluded.

How to use it

How to use word counter

See live word, character, line, sentence, reading-time, and speaking-time estimates for pasted or typed text.

Check a 1,200-word article and estimate reading time at 220 words per minute.

  1. Enter or paste the values you want to work with.
  2. Review the result and any validation message.
  3. Copy or download the result when the tool provides that action.

How it works

The browser segments Unicode text for counts, keeps separate character totals with and without spaces, and applies the displayed reading and speaking rates.

Common uses

  • Check an article or application limit
  • Estimate narration or presentation time
  • Compare draft length before and after editing

What the free tool includes

  • Live counts
  • Reading and speaking estimates