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Word & Paragraph Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Real-time analysis with reading time estimates - all processed locally in your browser.

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How It Works

Count Your Text in Seconds

A lightning-fast workflow - type or paste, and get instant analytics with zero processing delay.

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Type or Paste
Enter your text in the editor above - supports up to 500,000 characters with no sign-up required.
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Instant Analysis
Counts update in real-time as you type - words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines.
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Review Stats
See all metrics at a glance with reading time and speaking time estimates built in.
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Copy & Use
Copy your full stats with one click. No data ever leaves your browser - 100% private.
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Count Words, Characters & Paragraphs Online - Free & Secure

Our Word & Paragraph Counter gives you an instant, accurate breakdown of your text — words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading and speaking times. Whether you're writing a blog post, crafting a tweet, polishing an essay, or hitting an SEO word limit, this tool does the work in milliseconds. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your text never touches a server.

📊 Word Count vs Character Count - Quick Comparison

Feature Word Count Character Count
What it measuresNumber of wordsNumber of individual characters
Includes spaces?NoConfigurable (with / without)
Best forEssays, blog posts, assignmentsTweets, meta descriptions, SMS
Common limits500–5,000 words (articles)160 chars (meta), 280 chars (X/Twitter)
SEO relevanceHigh - content length signalsMedium - title/description limits
Counted here?✅ Yes✅ Yes (both modes)

🎯 Key Benefits / Why Use a Word Counter

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Instant Results

Counts update in real-time as you type — no submit buttons, no waiting, no page reloads. Every keystroke triggers a recalculation.

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100% Private

Your text never leaves your browser. No server uploads, no cookies, no tracking. Close the tab and your text is gone — permanently.

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Comprehensive Metrics

Six metrics in one tool: words, characters (with & without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines — plus reading and speaking time.

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Works Everywhere

Fully responsive on desktop, tablet, and mobile. No app to install, no account to create - just open and start counting.

✨ Features of This Tool

  • Real-time word, character, sentence, and paragraph counting as you type
  • Characters counted both with and without spaces for maximum flexibility
  • Line count for poetry, lyrics, code snippets, and structured content
  • Estimated reading time (238 wpm) and speaking time (150 wpm)
  • One-click copy of all statistics to clipboard
  • Supports up to 500,000 characters with no slowdown
  • Works on all modern browsers - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Zero data collection - no sign-up, no cookies, no analytics on your text

📝 How to Use (Step-by-Step)

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Enter Your Text
Type directly into the text area or paste content from any source - Google Docs, Word, Notion, or any editor.
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Watch the Counts Update
All six stat cards refresh instantly - words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines.
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Check Reading & Speaking Time
See estimated reading time (238 wpm) and speaking time (150 wpm) - perfect for presentations.
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Copy or Clear
Click "Copy Stats" to save all metrics to clipboard. Click "Clear" to reset and start fresh.

⚙️ Technical Notes (What to Expect)

Transparency: How Counting Works
Words are split on whitespace boundaries. Sentences are detected by terminal punctuation (.!?) followed by spaces or end-of-text, with smart handling for abbreviations and decimals. Paragraphs are separated by double line breaks.
No Data Leaves Your Browser
All processing happens client-side using JavaScript. There are no API calls, no server-side processing, and no cookies. Your text exists only in your browser's memory and disappears when you close the tab.
Character Limit: 500,000
The tool supports up to 500,000 characters, which is roughly 80,000–100,000 words – more than enough for most use cases including full novels. A character limit indicator shows your progress. The counter will now show the real character count and turn orange at 400K and red at 450K.
Reading & Speaking Speed Methodology
Reading time uses the research-backed average of 238 words per minute (based on Brysbaert, 2019). Speaking time uses 150 wpm, the standard for presentations and public speaking.

💡 Use Cases & Examples

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Content Writers & Bloggers

Hit your target word count for SEO - most top-ranking articles are 1,500–2,500 words. Track paragraphs to maintain structure.

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Students & Academics

Meet essay and thesis word limits precisely. Check sentence count for readability scoring and paragraph structure for flow.

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Social Media Managers

Fit captions within platform limits - 2,200 chars (Instagram), 280 chars (X/Twitter), 3,000 chars (LinkedIn). Character count is key.

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Speakers & Presenters

Use speaking time to pace your presentation. A 10-minute talk is roughly 1,500 words. Time your script before you step on stage.

Ready to Count?

Paste your text above and get instant word, character, and paragraph counts - completely free.

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⚡ Quick Info

  • InputAny text
  • Max length500K chars
  • ProcessingReal-time
  • Privacy100% local
  • CostFree forever

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FAQ

FAQs - Word & Paragraph Counter

What does this Word, Character, Sentence, and Paragraph Counter do?
This tool instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines in any text you type or paste. It also estimates reading and speaking time - all in real-time, all in your browser.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, 100% free with no limits. No sign-up, no account, no premium tiers - just open the page and start counting. We believe essential writing tools should be accessible to everyone.
Does it update counts in real-time?
Yes, all counts update instantly as you type. There's no submit button - results appear in real-time with every keystroke, so you always know exactly where you stand.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. Two separate stat cards show characters including spaces and characters excluding all whitespace, so you get both counts simultaneously - perfect for platform-specific character limits.
How accurate is the word count?
The tool uses standard whitespace-boundary word detection, which matches how word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs count words. Accuracy is 99.9% for standard text in any language.
Can I use it for essays, blog posts, or social media writing?
Absolutely. It works for any type of text - essays, articles, blog posts, tweets, Instagram captions, LinkedIn posts, scripts, academic papers, and more.
Can I use it for SEO and writing assignments?
Yes. Many SEO strategies target specific word counts (1,500–2,500 words for top-ranking articles). This tool helps you hit those targets precisely while tracking readability metrics.
Is my text safe while using this tool?
Completely safe. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, stored in any database, or logged in any way. Close the tab and it's gone.
Can I count words in multiple languages?
Yes. The tool supports all languages that use standard Unicode whitespace separation, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, and many more.
Is there a word or character limit in this tool?
The tool supports up to 500,000 characters - roughly 80,000 to 100,000 words. That covers everything from tweets to full-length novels without any slowdown.
Does it work on mobile phones?
Yes. The tool is fully responsive and tested on all modern smartphones and tablets - iPhone, Android, iPad, and more. The layout adapts perfectly to any screen size.
Can I use this tool for social media captions or tweets?
Yes, the character count feature is perfect for checking platform limits: 280 characters for X/Twitter, 2,200 for Instagram, 3,000 for LinkedIn, and 63,206 for Facebook.
What is reading time and speaking time?
Reading time estimates how long it takes to read the text silently, based on the research-backed average of 238 words per minute. Speaking time estimates live presentation duration at 150 words per minute — the standard pace for public speaking.
Does the tool require an internet connection?
You need an internet connection to load the page initially, but once loaded, the counting functionality works entirely offline since all processing runs client-side in your browser.
Can I check how many paragraphs my document has?
Yes. The Paragraphs stat card counts paragraphs automatically. Paragraphs are detected by double line breaks (pressing Enter twice), which is the standard paragraph separator in all text editors.

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