Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and get reading time — instantly.
Words
0
Characters
0
No spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
< 1 min
Speaking time
< 1 min
What this tool measures
- Words — sequences of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces.
- Characters (with spaces) — total character count including spaces and punctuation.
- Characters (no spaces) — character count excluding all whitespace. Useful for SMS and social media limits.
- Sentences — segments ending with a period, exclamation mark, or question mark.
- Paragraphs — blocks of text separated by blank lines.
- Reading time — estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed.
- Speaking time — estimated at 130 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.
- Top keywords — the five most frequent content words, excluding common stop words like “the”, “and”, and “is”.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses 200 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed according to research by Brysbaert (2019). Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, a typical pace for clear presentations and podcasts.
What words are excluded from keyword counting?
Common English stop words — articles, conjunctions, prepositions, and auxiliary verbs — are excluded. Only content words with three or more characters appear in the keyword list.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All analysis runs locally in your browser. Nothing is transmitted or stored.
