Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly. Just start typing or paste your text — stats update live with no button click needed.
Runs in your browser · No data sent anywhereHyphenated words like "well-known" are counted as one word since they contain no whitespace.
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. A 1,000-word article estimates to 5 minutes of reading time.
Yes. Words like "don't" and "it's" are counted as single words.
No. This tool handles any amount of text — paste an entire book if you want.