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Word Counter & Character Counter

Paste or type your text to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading time and keyword density.

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words · characters

Words: 0
Characters: 0
Without spaces: 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Lines: 0

Reading time
Speaking time
Average word length

Top keywords

How to use the Word Counter & Character Counter

1
Type or paste your text into the box.
2
The counts update as you type: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs.
3
Check the reading time and the most used keywords on the right.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work for Sinhala, Tamil and other languages?

Yes. Words are counted for every script, including letters with combining marks, and characters are counted as you see them on screen.

How is the reading time calculated?

At 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. Everything is counted in your browser; the text never leaves your device.

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