Word Counter Online β Free
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in real time with ToolMint. Type directly or paste text from any source β stats update instantly. Runs entirely in your browser.
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How to Count Words Online
Type or paste text
Enter your text directly or paste it from any source.
View live stats
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update in real time.
Check reading time
See the estimated reading and speaking time for your text.
Copy or clear
Copy the stats or clear the text to start a new count.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time is based on an average of 200β250 words per minute for silent reading. Speaking time uses roughly 130 words per minute.
- Does it count spaces as characters?
- Both counts are shown: characters with spaces and characters without spaces, so you have the metric you need.
- Can I use this for essays and assignments?
- Yes. Many writers use ToolMint to meet word-count limits for essays, blog posts, social-media captions, and more.
- Does it work with non-English text?
- Yes. The counter works with any language and any Unicode characters, including CJK scripts, Cyrillic, Arabic, and more.
- Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
- No. All counting runs locally in your browser. Your text is never transmitted to any server.