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Word Counter
Real-time word count, characters, sentences, reading time and readability. Paste your essay, post or meta description and check it against your limit.
How it works
Counts update instantly as you type. Words split on whitespace, sentences end with . ! or ?, and reading time assumes about 200 words per minute.
Flesch Reading Ease
Higher means easier to read.
- 90–100Very easy — Understood by an average 11-year-old.
- 60–70Plain English — Ideal for most web pages and emails.
- 30–50Difficult — High-school to college level.
- 0–30Very difficult — Academic or professional writing.
Privacy
Everything runs in your browser. Your text is never uploaded or stored, so it’s safe to paste drafts, client work or anything confidential.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?+
Words are split on whitespace, so hyphenated words count as one. Sentences end with a full stop, exclamation mark or question mark, and paragraphs are separated by a blank line.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of about 200 words per minute, rounded up to the next whole minute.
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?+
A readability formula based on average sentence length and syllables per word. Higher scores are easier to read: 60–70 is plain English, and below 30 is very difficult.
Is my text private?+
Yes. Counting runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored or sent anywhere.