Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and more
Text Statistics
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time (mins)
How word counting works: Words are counted by splitting text at whitespace. Sentences are counted by splitting at periods, question marks and exclamation points. Paragraphs are counted by splitting at line breaks.
Tip: Reading time is calculated at an average speed of 200 words per minute. This is useful for estimating speech duration or reader engagement time.
Word Counter: Essential Tool for Writers and Editors
A Word Counter is an indispensable tool for anyone who works with text. Whether you’re a writer, student, editor, or content creator, knowing the exact word and character count helps meet requirements and improve readability.
Did you know? The average English word length is about 4.7 characters. This means a 1000-word article typically contains around 4700 characters (including spaces).
Why Word Count Matters
- Academic Requirements: Essays and papers often have strict word limits
- SEO Optimization: Search engines prefer content of certain lengths
- Social Media: Platforms have character limits for posts
- Publishing: Print media needs accurate word counts for layout
- Translation: Costs are often calculated per word
Common Word Count Standards
- Tweet: 280 characters max
- Meta Description: 150-160 characters optimal
- Blog Post: 1000-2500 words ideal for SEO
- Short Story: 1000-7500 words
- Novel: 70,000-100,000 words
Reading Time Benchmarks
Average reading speeds (words per minute):
- Silent reading (adult): 200-300 wpm
- Silent reading (student): 150-200 wpm
- Reading aloud: 120-150 wpm
- Proofreading: 100-150 wpm
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the input box
- Click “Count Words” or simply type – counts update automatically
- View all statistics including characters, sentences and paragraphs
- Use the reading time estimate to plan speeches or presentations
- Copy your text or clear the field when finished
Whether you’re crafting the perfect tweet, writing an essay, or analyzing text, this Word Counter provides all the metrics you need in a clean, easy-to-use interface.