Word Counter
Paste or type your text for an instant count of words, characters, sentences, reading time and keyword frequency. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded or stored.
Quick answer
Paste or type text to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading time at 238 words a minute. Writing a meta description? Check how it looks with the SERP snippet preview.
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- Text & SEO
- Updated October 2026
About the Word Counter
Essays, job applications, meta descriptions and social posts all have limits — some in words, some in characters. This counter shows both, with and without spaces, and updates on every keystroke.
Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, a widely cited average for adult silent reading of non-fiction. Speaking time assumes about 140 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.
The most-used words list ignores common filler words, so you can spot repetition or check that a key term appears naturally.
How to use it
- Type or paste your text.
- Read the counts on the right.
- Check the most-used words for repetition.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is any run of letters or numbers, including apostrophes and hyphens inside it. “Don’t” and “well-known” each count as one word.
Do emojis count as characters?
Each emoji counts as one character here. Some platforms count certain emojis as two, so leave a little margin near hard limits.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
At about 140 words per minute, roughly 700 words.
Results are estimates for planning — check critical figures with a professional or the official source.
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