Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to get an instant count of words, characters, lines, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Useful for essays, articles, social posts, and any text that needs to hit a specific length.
How Word Counting Works
Words are counted by splitting on whitespace. A word is any sequence of non-space characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. The reading time estimate uses an average pace of 200 words per minute.
When You Need a Word Count
- Academic essays and assignments with word limits
- Blog posts and articles targeting a specific length
- Cover letters or personal statements
- Quick checks when drafting content
FAQ
How are words counted?
Words are split on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines). Consecutive non-space characters count as one word. Hyphens and apostrophes within words are kept together.
Is the reading time accurate?
It’s an estimate based on 200 words per minute, which is a typical average for adult readers. Technical or dense material may take longer.
What counts as a paragraph?
Paragraphs are blocks of text separated by one or more blank lines.