Word Counter

How to Use

1. Type or paste your text into the text area above.
2. Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly as you type.
3. Check the reading time and speaking time estimates below the stats.
4. Click "Clear" to reset and start with new text.

FAQ

How are words counted?

Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines). Multiple spaces between words are handled correctly and do not inflate the count.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is based on an average silent reading speed of 238 words per minute, which is the commonly cited average for adult readers. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.

Is my text sent to a server?

No — all counting happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device. Nothing is stored, logged, or transmitted.

Does it count special characters and emojis?

Yes — the character count includes all characters in your text, including punctuation, emojis, and special symbols. The "characters without spaces" count excludes all whitespace.