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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and more. Runs entirely in your browser.

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How to Use the Word Counter

Paste or type your text into the box above. All statistics update instantly as you type — no button to press, no page reload.

What Does This Tool Count?

Words

Words are split on whitespace. Multiple spaces count as a single separator, so double-spacing won't inflate your count.

Characters

Total character count including spaces, punctuation, and numbers — the raw length of your text string. For a dedicated character breakdown with and without spaces, see the character counter.

Sentences

Counted by terminal punctuation: periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?). Works for the vast majority of standard English writing.

Paragraphs

Each block of text separated by a blank line counts as one paragraph — the standard paragraph separator in plain text.

Reading Time

Based on 200 WPM, the average adult reading speed for comprehension. For a standalone reading time tool with a customisable WPM setting, see the reading time calculator.

Average Word Length

Total letters divided by word count. A higher number generally indicates more complex or technical vocabulary.

Unique Words

Count of distinct words (case-insensitive, punctuation stripped). A useful measure of vocabulary diversity in a piece of writing.

When Do You Need a Word Counter?

  • Academic writing: essays and assignments commonly have word count limits or minimums (500 words, 2,000 words, etc.).
  • Blog posts: longer posts (1,500–2,500 words) tend to rank better in search engines for competitive topics.
  • Social media: Twitter/X allows 280 characters; LinkedIn posts perform best under 1,300 characters.
  • Freelance writing: many clients pay by the word — knowing your count keeps billing accurate.
  • NaNoWriMo: the annual novel-writing challenge requires 50,000 words in November — word count tracking is essential.

Privacy

Your text never leaves your browser. All counting happens locally in JavaScript — nothing is sent to any server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words is a 5-minute speech?

A 5-minute speech is roughly 625 to 750 words. Most people speak at 125 to 150 words per minute in a presentation setting. If you speak quickly, plan for up to 800 words; if you pause often or use slides, 600 is safer. Paste your draft into the counter above to check the length before you rehearse.

Does the word counter count numbers and symbols as words?

Yes. Any sequence of characters separated by spaces counts as one word, so numbers, dates, and standalone symbols each add to the total. This matches how word processors such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs count, which is why totals from this tool usually agree with theirs to within a word or two.

How many words is 1,000 characters?

On average, 1,000 characters is about 150 to 180 English words, because the average English word runs 4.7 letters plus a space. The exact figure depends on vocabulary: technical writing with long words yields fewer words per 1,000 characters, while casual writing with short common words yields more.

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