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Word Counter

Paste or type text to see word count, character count, sentence and paragraph estimates, plus reading time.

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Word Counter
Browser-first processing
Words0
Characters0
No spaces0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading time0 min
Reading time uses an estimated 220 words per minute. Sentence and word segmentation use the browser's language-aware segmenter when available.
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WHY TOOLMERA

Built to get the task done.

  • Words & characters
  • Sentences & paragraphs
  • Reading time estimate
ABOUT THIS TOOL

Word Counter — Words, Characters & Reading Time

Count words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time directly in your browser.

What each text metric means

Word count uses the browser’s language-aware word segmenter when available, with a whitespace-token fallback. Character count uses Unicode code points, and the “No spaces” metric removes whitespace before counting.

Sentence count is a segmentation estimate rather than a grammar analysis. Paragraphs are separated by blank lines, while reading time is estimated at 220 words per minute.

WordsLanguage-aware segmentation when supported
CharactersUnicode code points, including spaces
No spacesCharacters after removing whitespace
Reading timeEstimated at 220 words/minute

When a word counter is useful

Word and character counts are useful for assignments, editorial limits, ad copy, social posts, product descriptions and interface text where a length target matters.

Because sentence detection and reading time are estimates, use those metrics as planning signals rather than exact linguistic measurements.

HOW IT WORKS

How to use Word Counter

01

Paste your text

Enter the draft, article or copy you want to measure.

02

Review the counts

See words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly.

03

Keep editing

Update the text and the statistics refresh automatically.

NEXT STEP

Continue your workflow

change text case after checking its length
KEEP GOING

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FAQ

Common questions

Are hyphenated words counted as one word or two?

When the browser language segmenter is available, segmentation follows that engine’s word rules. The fallback treats whitespace-separated text as words, so a hyphenated token without spaces remains one token.

Does the character count include spaces?

The main Characters metric includes spaces. Toolmera also shows a separate No spaces count.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 220 words per minute and rounded up to the next whole minute when text is present.

Is sentence count exact?

No. It is a segmentation estimate and should not be treated as a full grammar parse.