Word Counter Online
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly as you type.
Type or paste your text into the box above. All statistics update in real time — no button press needed. Nothing is sent to any server; all processing happens in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
The text is split on any whitespace sequence (spaces, tabs, newlines) and empty tokens are filtered out. So "hello world" counts as 2 words.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — a widely accepted average adult silent reading speed. The result is rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does this work offline?
Yes. Once the page is loaded, all counting is done locally in your browser. No text is ever transmitted to any server.
How are paragraphs counted?
Paragraphs are separated by one or more blank lines (a blank line is a line containing only whitespace). A non-empty document with no blank lines counts as 1 paragraph.
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