Word Counter
Created by a developer who needed simple tools
Count words, characters, sentences, and more. Perfect for writers, students, and SEO.
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⏱️ Reading Time: 0
🎤 Speaking Time: 0
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Word Counter Tool
What Does This Tool Count?
- Words - Total number of words in your text
- Characters (with spaces) - Every letter, number, punctuation, and space
- Characters (without spaces) - Only letters, numbers, and punctuation (no spaces)
- Sentences - Counts sentences ending with ., !, or ?
- Paragraphs - Separated by blank lines
- Lines - Number of non-empty lines
- Reading Time - Based on average reading speed (200 words/minute)
- Speaking Time - Based on average speaking speed (150 words/minute)
Common Uses
- Essays & Assignments - Meet word count requirements
- SEO Content Writing - Optimize article length
- Social Media Posts - Stay within character limits (Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Blog Posts - Estimate reading time for readers
- Resumes & Cover Letters - Keep them concise
Tips for Writing
- Blog posts: 1000-2000 words for SEO
- News articles: 300-800 words
- Product descriptions: 150-300 words
- Social media captions: Under 150 characters for Twitter, 2200 for LinkedIn
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a word?
Words are separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Hyphenated words count as one word.
Does punctuation count as characters?
Yes, periods, commas, exclamation marks, and other punctuation count as characters.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser. We don't store or send your text anywhere.
What is a good reading time?
Most online readers spend 2-5 minutes per article. Aim for 500-1000 words for good engagement.