Free Writing Tool
Free Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines instantly. Get estimated reading and speaking times for essays, articles, reports, documents and other written content.
Words
0
Total words
Characters
0
Including spaces
Characters
0
Excluding spaces
Sentences
0
Estimated from punctuation
Paragraphs
0
Non-empty text blocks
Lines
0
Text lines entered
Reading Time
0 min
Estimated at 200 WPM
Speaking Time
0 min
Estimated at 130 WPM
Average Word Length
0
Characters per word
Privacy
Your text is processed directly in your browser. This tool does not require an account or upload your text to a server for counting.
Useful For
Count Words for Any Type of Writing
Check text length before submitting, publishing, presenting or sharing your content.
Academic Writing
Check essay, assignment, dissertation, thesis, report, abstract and research-document word counts.
Articles & Blogs
Check article length and estimate how long readers may need to read your content.
Business Documents
Measure proposals, reports, presentations, business plans and other professional documents.
Presentations
Use the speaking-time estimate when preparing speeches, presentations, webinars and other spoken material.
SEO & Content Marketing
Quickly measure articles, landing pages, marketing copy and other online content.
Applications & Forms
Check written responses when a form, application or submission specifies a word limit.
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FAQ
Word Counter Questions
What does the word counter calculate?+
The tool calculates word count, character count, character count excluding spaces, sentence count, paragraph count and line count. It also provides estimated reading and speaking times.
How does the word counter define a word?+
Words are generally counted as groups of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks. The result is intended as a practical text-length estimate.
Can I use this tool for essays and academic documents?+
Yes. The tool can help you check the length of essays, reports, research documents, articles, abstracts and other written material.
Does the tool store my text?+
No. Counting is performed directly in your browser. The tool does not require an account and does not need to upload your text to a server.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated from the number of words using an approximate reading speed. Actual reading time can vary depending on the reader, subject matter and complexity of the text.
How is speaking time calculated?+
Speaking time is estimated using an approximate speaking rate. Actual presentation or speaking time may vary depending on pauses, delivery speed and the nature of the material.
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