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Word Counter

Instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.

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Online word counter

Whether you are writing an essay, a report or a blog post, or keeping a social post under a limit, an accurate word count matters. This word counter computes words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type, and handles both Latin and CJK text.

What it measures

  • Words: whitespace-separated tokens, plus each CJK character as one word.
  • Characters: total characters including spaces and punctuation.
  • Characters (no spaces): characters with whitespace removed.
  • Sentences / paragraphs: estimated from punctuation and line breaks.
  • Reading time: an estimate based on typical reading speed.

Where it helps

  • Academic writing: meet essay word requirements.
  • Content marketing: control SEO article length.
  • Social media: stay within character limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are words counted?

Latin words are counted by whitespace-separated tokens, while each CJK character counts as one word. The tool shows both word count and raw character count to match different platforms.

How is reading time estimated?

It assumes roughly 200 words per minute for Latin text and 300 characters per minute for CJK, then adds them up. Actual time varies by content and reader, so treat it as a guide.

Can I check social-media limits?

Yes. Paste your text to see the character count in real time and avoid exceeding tweet, story or ad-copy limits.

Is my text stored?

No. All counting happens locally in your browser in real time; nothing is uploaded or saved.