Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any block of text.
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste any text into the input area.
- Word count, character count, and all statistics update in real time.
- Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed).
- Click "Clear" to reset all counters and start fresh.
How It Works
This tool analyses your text entirely in your browser. Words are counted by splitting on whitespace sequences. Sentences are detected by matching common sentence-ending punctuation (.!?). Paragraphs are counted as non-empty blocks separated by blank lines. No text is transmitted to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a character or word limit?
There is no artificial limit. Performance depends on your device, but the tool handles documents of tens of thousands of words without issue.
How accurate is the reading time estimate?
The estimate uses 200 words per minute, a commonly cited average reading speed for adults. Actual reading speed varies by person, content complexity, and language.
Does it count characters inside HTML tags?
Yes — the tool counts all raw characters you type, including any HTML markup. Paste plain text for accurate results.