Word Counter
Count words, characters, and sentences
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ℹ️ About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Essential for writers, students, and content creators who need to meet specific length requirements. Features reading time estimation and keyword density analysis.
💡 Use Cases
📋 How to Use
Paste or type your text in the input area
Word, character, and sentence counts update instantly
View reading time estimation at the top
Use the clear button to start fresh
💎 Pro Tips
- Paste directly from Word or Google Docs - formatting is handled automatically
- The reading time is calculated at average reading speed (200 words/minute)
- Character count includes spaces - check "without spaces" for the other count
🔧 Troubleshooting
Word count seems wrong
Make sure there are no extra spaces or hidden characters. Try pasting as plain text.
Pasted text looks different
Use Ctrl+Shift+V to paste without formatting, or the tool will strip formatting automatically.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Words are counted by separating text by spaces and punctuation. Hyphenated words count as one word.
Both counts are provided - with spaces and without spaces.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed.
Absolutely! The word counter is perfect for meeting essay length requirements.
Yes, the word counter works with all languages that use space-separated words.