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Word counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs. Reading time and most-used words.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Word counter

Count the words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs in your text as you type, and see how long it takes to read or speak. Useful for essays with a word limit, social posts with a character limit, and SEO titles and descriptions.

How to use Word counter

  1. Type or paste your text in the box above.
  2. The result appears instantly as you type.
  3. Copy the result or download it as a file.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?

Words are groups of letters or digits separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words like well-known count as one word.

How long does it take to read my text?

The page estimates reading time at about 200 to 250 words per minute and speaking time at about 130 words per minute.

Is Word counter free?

Yes. Word counter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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