Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading and speaking time in real time.
How It Works & Underlying Concept
Word count is a standard measure for essays, blog articles, academic publications, and social media posts. Tracking word and character metrics helps content creators satisfy editorial requirements, optimize SEO titles, and gauge reader engagement.
Reading Time = Words / 200 wpm | Speaking Time = Words / 130 wpmKey Capabilities
- Real-time word, character, and sentence counting as you type
- Character count with spaces and characters without spaces
- Paragraph detection and reading/speaking time estimates
- 100% private: text never leaves your browser
Blog Post Length Target
A copywriter aiming for a 1,200-word SEO article pastes their draft into the tool.
- Hyphenated words and words with apostrophes are counted according to standard Unicode word boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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