How to Use
- Type or paste your text in the input area above using the "Paste Text" button.
- Stats update instantly in the right panel as you type.
- See total word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.
- Check estimated reading time based on an average reading speed (238 words/min).
- View the top 10 most frequently used words below the statistics grid.
Why Count Words?
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute, which is the average silent reading speed for adults based on research. A 1,000-word article takes roughly 4 minutes to read. Speaking-pace estimates are lower — around 130 words per minute for presentations.
Does punctuation count as a character?
Yes. The character count includes all printable characters: letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation, and symbols. The 'No Spaces' count excludes spaces only.
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of non-whitespace characters. Hyphenated words like 'well-known' count as one word. Numbers ('123') count as one word. An apostrophe within a word ("don't") keeps it as one word.
What is a good word count for a blog post?
For SEO, most guides recommend 1,500–2,500 words for informational content. Short news or update posts can be 300–500 words. Long-form guides perform well at 3,000+ words. The most important factor is whether the post thoroughly covers the topic.
Does this tool store my text?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.