Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time and more with real-time statistics
Our Free Word Counter - Real-Time Character & Text Analysis is a free online text analysis utility that instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time — right in your browser. Whether you are a writer hitting a word count target, a student checking essay length, an SEO specialist optimizing meta descriptions, or a translator billing by word count, our counter provides all the metrics you need in real time. Simply paste or type your text, and the tool immediately displays: total word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, average words per sentence, estimated reading time (based on 238 words per minute average), estimated speaking time, and page count approximations. It also analyzes keyword density, showing the most frequently used words in your text along with their occurrence counts — useful for SEO optimization and content quality checks. All analysis happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your text is never uploaded to any server. Perfect for content writers, bloggers, students, translators, and anyone who works with text. No downloads, no sign-up, no data collection.
What statistics does the word counter show? +
This Free Word Counter - Real-Time Character & Text Analysis tool displays word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, and estimated reading time.
Does it count words in languages without spaces? +
The tool works best with space-separated languages (English, Spanish, French, etc.). For CJK languages, character count is more reliable than word count.
Can I count words in a specific section of text? +
Yes. Select and paste only the text you want to count. The tool analyzes whatever text is in the input field.
How is reading time calculated? +
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults. The tool uses 225 WPM as the default.