Word Counter
Live counts of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, plus reading time and top keywords — as you type.
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How to use
- Paste or type text — all counts update live, no button needed.
- Reading time assumes 238 words per minute (average adult silent reading); speaking time assumes 140 wpm for presentations.
- Top keywords shows the most frequent meaningful words, ignoring common stop words like "the" and "and".
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed found in reading research. Speaking time uses 140 words per minute, typical for presentations. Both update live as you type.
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated compounds like state-of-the-art count as one word. Numbers and standalone symbols attached to letters count with their word.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you paste is ever transmitted — you can verify this in the network tab.