Word Counter

Count words, characters, reading time, and paragraph totals.

Live text metrics
Estimated reading time
Fast browser-side metrics for everyday writing and publishing

Draft input

Live analysis stays responsive because everything runs client-side.

Metrics

Review word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

Words

19

Characters

103

Characters without spaces

85

Paragraphs

1

Reading time

1 min

Common use cases

  • Checking article length before publishing
  • Estimating newsletter or script reading time
  • Validating title and meta description lengths

FAQ

How is reading time calculated?

This version uses a simple 200-words-per-minute estimate, which is easy for users to understand and compare.

Will this work for pasted long-form articles?

Yes. It runs entirely on the client, so even large drafts feel responsive.

How it works

A clean word counter designed for SEO writers, editors, and students who need instant text metrics. The result is produced immediately so you can review it before copying or using it elsewhere.

Privacy

The tool is designed to process ordinary input in your browser. Avoid pasting passwords, private keys, access tokens, personal records, or other sensitive production data into any online utility.

Limitations

This utility handles the focused workflow described on this page. Check the result before production use, especially when an input depends on a vendor-specific format, security rule, or external standard.