Word & Character Counter — Live & Private
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type, with reading and speaking time. Your text never leaves this page.
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Avg word length
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Common limits
Wondering how many words a page, essay, or novel should be? See the reference tables: How many words is a page, essay, or novel?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?▼
No. Counting happens live in your browser as you type — the text is never uploaded, logged, or saved. Safe for confidential drafts, contracts, and unpublished work.
How is reading time calculated?▼
We use 240 words per minute, the average adult silent-reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace — handy for speeches and video scripts.
How are words counted exactly?▼
Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word — the same method word processors use. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one.
Does it work for essays with word limits?▼
Yes. The word count updates on every keystroke, and the Common Limits panel shows popular thresholds like the 650-word Common App essay and social media character caps at a glance.
Can I count words on my phone?▼
Yes — the counter works in any mobile browser. Paste your text into the box and all stats update instantly, offline once the page has loaded.