What is the Word Counter?
The word counter counts the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in any text you paste, and estimates how long it takes to read. It is handy for essays, articles, social posts and SEO.
How to use the Word Counter tool
- Enter Your text.
- The result updates instantly as you type, or press Calculate.
- Use Try an example to see how it works, and Reset to start again.
Formula
Words are groups of characters separated by spaces. Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute.
Worked example
With your text The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. It was a bright cold day in April., the words comes to 17. Characters: 79; Characters (no spaces): 63; Sentences: 2; Paragraphs: 1; Reading time: 1 min.
Frequently asked questions
Does it save my text?
No. Everything is counted in your browser and your text is never uploaded.
How many words is a page?
A single-spaced page holds roughly 500 words and a double-spaced page about 250.
Related calculators
Checked by Calcovate · Formula tested against worked examples · Updated 7 Nov 2026 · How we check our calculators.