Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time instantly with this free online word counter.
Free Online Word Counter
Utivaro's Word Counter lets you quickly check the number of words and characters in any piece of text.
Paste or type your content into the box above and the statistics update automatically. No signup or software installation is required.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the text box.
- View the word and character counts instantly.
- Check additional statistics such as sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
- Use the Copy Text button if you want to copy the text back to your clipboard.
What Does the Word Counter Measure?
The tool provides several useful text statistics at the same time.
These include total words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
Word Count
Word count measures the number of words contained in your text. It is useful when writing content that needs to meet a specific length requirement.
Common examples include essays, articles, reports, assignments, product descriptions, applications and social media content.
Character Count
Character count measures the total number of characters in your text, including spaces.
The tool also shows a separate count for characters without spaces. This can be useful for platforms, forms or assignments that have character limits.
Sentence and Paragraph Counter
Utivaro also estimates the number of sentences and paragraphs in your text.
These statistics can help when reviewing the structure and length of articles, essays and other written content.
Estimated Reading Time
The reading-time estimate gives you an approximate idea of how long it may take an average reader to read your text.
Reading speed varies from person to person, so the result should be treated as an estimate rather than an exact measurement.
Is My Text Private?
Yes. The counting is performed directly inside your browser.
Your text does not need to be uploaded to a Utivaro server for the Word Counter to perform its main function.
Who Can Use a Word Counter?
A word counter can be useful for students, writers, editors, marketers, bloggers, teachers, researchers and anyone working with written content.
It can also help when preparing emails, advertisements, social posts, descriptions or documents with specific word or character limits.
Interpret the reading-time estimate
The estimate uses 225 words per minute, rounded up to a whole minute. A 450-word draft shows about 2 minutes; a short non-empty draft shows at least 1 minute. This is a planning estimate, not a prediction for every reader.
Why totals can differ between tools
Words are groups separated by whitespace. A hyphenated expression without spaces stays one group. Languages that do not separate words with spaces may need a language-specific counter. Sentence totals use punctuation, so abbreviations and unusual punctuation affect them.
Blank lines separate paragraphs. When comparing with an assignment or publishing system, use that system's definition as the final reference. For a strict character or byte limit, use the Character Counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count the words in my text?
Paste or type your text into the box above. The number of words updates automatically.
Does the tool count spaces as characters?
The total character count includes spaces. A separate statistic also shows the number of characters without spaces.
Can I count sentences and paragraphs?
Yes. The tool displays estimated sentence and paragraph counts alongside the word and character statistics.
Is the Word Counter free?
Yes. Utivaro's Word Counter is free and does not require registration.
Does the Word Counter work on mobile phones?
Yes. The tool is designed to work in modern mobile and desktop browsers.
Is my text stored by Utivaro?
The main counting process runs locally in your browser and does not require your text to be sent to Utivaro.
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Reading and speaking time by length
| Words | Reading (225 wpm, as this tool) | Speaking (about 140 wpm) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 2 min | about 1¾ min |
| 650 | 3 min | about 4¾ min |
| 1,000 | 5 min | about 7 min |
| 2,000 | 9 min | about 14¼ min |
Common limits: the Common App personal essay allows 250–650 words, research abstracts are usually 150–250, and cover letters 250–400. Leave a few words of margin under a strict limit. Typical limits and ways to cut a text are in Word Count Limits.