Word and character counter

Paste or type your text to instantly see the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and the reading time.

Runs in your browser — your files are never uploaded

How to use it

  1. Type or paste your text in the box.
  2. The statistics update as you type.
  3. Clear the text to start again.

What it does

  • Correct counts for Arabic, English and French words.
  • Characters with and without spaces.
  • Sentences, paragraphs and lines.
  • A reading-time estimate.

Limits you should know

Word counts are based on spaces, so they may differ slightly from Word’s counter for links and symbols. Reading time assumes 200 words per minute.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text saved?

No, it stays in the browser and is never sent anywhere.

Does it work with Arabic?

Yes, and it supports right-to-left typing.

How is reading time calculated?

At 200 words per minute.