Question 1

How do I count words in my text?

Accepted Answer

Paste or type your text into the box - word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count and reading time all update live as you type.

Question 2

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

Accepted Answer

Both are shown separately, so you can check against whichever limit you're working with.

Question 3

How is reading time calculated?

Accepted Answer

Based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute - a common estimate used by most reading-time tools.

Question 4

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything is counted locally in your browser as you type - nothing is sent to a server.

Word & Character Counter