Word Counter
Free online word counter. Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly, with reading time and speaking time for blogs, scripts and speeches.
Runs in your browser — your text is not uploaded or stored.
Count your writing as you type with this free word counter. It shows words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly, plus reading time and speaking time for blog posts, scripts and speeches.
Key features of the Word Counter
- Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs
- Reading time at 238 words per minute
- Speaking time at 140 words per minute
- Live counting as you type
- Works with Hindi and other languages
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- The counts update instantly as you write.
- Check the reading time (238 words per minute) and speaking time (140 words per minute) for blogs, scripts and speeches.
Why use the Word Counter?
Word limits are everywhere: social captions, meta descriptions, assignments, press releases, ad copy and client briefs. Knowing the exact count while you write saves time trimming afterwards. Reading time helps you set expectations for blog readers, while speaking time is useful for planning video scripts, voice-overs, reels and presentations. The reading speed of 238 words per minute comes from a large published review of adult silent reading rates. Your text stays in your browser and is not uploaded or stored.
Writers, students, bloggers and YouTubers use it to hit word limits, plan article length and time their scripts and presentations.
Tips for best results with the Word Counter
- Aim for the length your topic needs — complete answers matter more than word counts.
- Use the reading time to set expectations at the top of long articles.
- Use speaking time to plan YouTube scripts, podcasts and speeches.
- Keep paragraphs short for easier reading on mobile.
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Word Counter FAQs
How are words counted?
Any run of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation counts as one word. Hyphenated words such as “well-known” count as one.
How is reading time calculated?
Word count divided by 238 words per minute — the average silent reading speed for adults reading non-fiction, reported in a 2019 review of 190 reading studies.
How is speaking time calculated?
Word count divided by 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and voice-overs. Your own pace may be faster or slower.
Does it work with Hindi text?
Yes. Words separated by spaces are counted in any language, and the Hindi full stop (।) is recognized as the end of a sentence.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. You see both character counts, which is useful for social media posts and meta descriptions.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser and your text is never stored or sent anywhere.