Word Counter
Free word counter that counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. Fast, private and free.
About Word Counter
Paste or type any text and get an instant count of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, plus an estimated reading time. The count updates live as you type, so you can hit exact limits for titles, bios, tweets, meta descriptions or essays without switching apps.
How to use it
- 1Paste or type your text into the box.
- 2Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update live.
- 3Use the reading time estimate to check how long the text takes to read.
- 4Copy the text or click Clear to start over.
Examples
Meta description length check
SwiftTools gives you fast, free online tools for everyday tasks - no sign-up needed.13 words · 82 characters · 1 sentence · 1 paragraph · ~1 min readShort paragraph stats
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
It was a cold morning.12 words · 64 characters · 2 sentences · 2 paragraphsFrequently asked questions
Does the word counter count punctuation as words?
No. A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks. Punctuation attached to a word is part of that word, but standalone symbols are not counted separately.
How is reading time calculated?
We assume an average reading speed of 200 words per minute and round up, so a 350-word text shows a 2-minute read time.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.