How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed.

Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?

Hyphenated words like 'well-known' are counted as one word.

Can I check character limits for Twitter/X?

Yes. The character count includes spaces. X posts have a 280 character limit.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.

Word Counter

Text Utilities

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time.

100% client-side processing

100% client-side — your text never leaves your browser

Input

0 characters|0 words|0 lines

Statistics

Characters

Characters (no spaces)

Words

Sentences

Paragraphs

Lines

~1 min

Reading Time

0 characters|0 words|0 lines

How to Use Word Counter Online

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Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time.. Runs 100% client-side — no data is sent to any server.

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