Paste or type any text to see word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — updated instantly as you type. Nothing you type here is ever sent anywhere.
Type or paste your text below. Every count updates instantly as you type — nothing is uploaded or stored.
As you type or paste text, this tool splits it into words, sentences, and paragraphs using standard punctuation and whitespace rules, then updates every count live. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, and speaking time at 130 words per minute — both common benchmarks for adult readers and speakers.
Everything happens locally in your browser using plain JavaScript — there's no upload, no account, and no server involved at any point. Close the tab and your text is gone.
This tool splits your text on whitespace and counts the resulting chunks as words, which matches how most word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs count words.
Reading time is estimated at an average of 200 words per minute, a common benchmark for adult silent reading speed. Speaking time is estimated at roughly 130 words per minute, typical for spoken presentations.
Yes — paste your essay or assignment text and the live word and character counts update as you type, so you can stay within a required word limit or character limit (e.g. for college essays or social media captions).