Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Get reading time, speaking time estimates, and top keyword analysis — all in your browser, completely free.
Features
Real-Time Counting
Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update instantly as you type.
Reading & Speaking Time
Estimate how long your text takes to read (200 wpm) or speak aloud (130 wpm).
Keyword Analysis
See the top 10 most frequent words, excluding common stop words.
100% Client-Side
All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
Character Modes
Get both total character count and character count without spaces.
Clear & Restart
One-click clear button to start fresh with new text anytime.
About the Word Counter
A word counter is an essential tool for writers, students, marketers, and anyone who works with text. Whether you are drafting a blog post, writing an academic paper, crafting social media content, or preparing a speech, knowing your word count helps you stay within limits and meet your goals. Our free online word counter provides instant, accurate counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs — all updated in real time as you type.
Beyond simple counting, this tool offers reading time and speaking time estimates based on average speeds of 200 and 130 words per minute respectively. This is especially useful for content creators who need to plan video scripts, podcast episodes, or presentation durations. The built-in keyword analysis highlights your most frequently used words, helping you identify themes and avoid repetition in your writing.
Everything runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded to a server. This means your drafts, notes, and documents stay completely private. The tool works on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone — with no sign-up or installation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter count words?▼
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace. Punctuation attached to words is stripped before counting, and hyphenated words are treated as single words.
Is my text private and secure?▼
Yes. All text processing happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server, so your content stays completely private.
How accurate are the reading and speaking time estimates?▼
Reading time uses an average speed of 200 words per minute and speaking time uses 130 words per minute. These are general estimates — actual times vary based on text complexity, reader skill, and speaking pace.
What are stop words and why are they excluded from keywords?▼
Stop words are common words like "the", "is", "and", and "of" that appear in almost every text. Excluding them from the keyword list helps surface the meaningful, topic-specific words in your content.
Does this tool work on mobile devices?▼
Yes. The word counter is fully responsive and works on any device with a modern browser — phones, tablets, and desktops. No app installation is needed.