TXTCount words, characters and reading time live.
Word Counter counts words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type or paste, and estimates reading time at around 200 words per minute. The stats update live with every keystroke, so you can trim or expand your text to hit an exact target. It all runs on your device.
Type or paste your text into the box above: an essay, article, email or anything else.
Watch the stats update live as you edit: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
Adjust your text until you hit your target count, then copy it back to wherever it belongs.
Yes. Universal PDF requires a Pro subscription. One subscription unlocks every tool on the site, and you can cancel anytime. The counting itself happens on your device as you type.
Any run of characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks counts as one word. That matches how most word processors count, so the number here should line up with what your editor or a submission form reports.
It assumes an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute, which is typical for adults reading online. Dense technical writing reads slower and light copy reads faster, so treat it as a solid estimate rather than a stopwatch.
No. All counting happens on your device, so your text stays with you.
Last updated: July 8, 2026