Word Counter
Count words, characters, lines, and sentences, and estimate reading time — instantly and entirely in your browser.
What this word counter does
Counts words, characters, lines, and sentences, and estimates reading time at a typical 200 words per minute. All counting happens locally in your browser.
What the reading time estimate is for
Bloggers and docs writers use it to size content: 200 words per minute is the standard baseline, so a 1,000-word post is a five-minute read for most people.
Frequently asked questions
What does this tool count?
Words, characters (with and without spaces), lines, sentences, and estimated reading time at 200 words per minute.
How is reading time calculated?
At a baseline of 200 words per minute, the standard estimate used by most writing tools.
Is counting done locally?
Yes. All counting runs entirely in your browser.
Does Word Counter upload my data?
No. Word Counter runs entirely in your browser — your input never leaves this page.
Is Word Counter free to use?
Yes. Word Counter is completely free, with no account and nothing to sign up for.