Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading and speaking time estimates.
Paste or type your text below to see live counts of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, along with an estimated reading time (at 200 words per minute) and speaking time (at 130 words per minute). Useful for essays, social media posts, scripts and word-limited assignments.
It's based on an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute; actual speed varies by reader and text.
Word counting works best for space-separated languages; character counts work for any text, including Chinese and Japanese.
No, everything is counted locally in your browser as you type.