Math tool

Word Counter

Paste text. See words, characters, sentences, and a reading-time estimate.

How the counts work

Words are chunks of letters and numbers split on spaces. Characters are counted with and without spaces. Sentences split on . ! ? Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute. Nothing is uploaded. The text stays in your browser.

Worked example

A 500-word page at 200 words per minute is about 2.5 minutes of reading. “Don’t” counts as one word. A hyphenated name may count as one or two depending on the spaces.

Nothing is uploaded. The text never leaves this browser tab. This is not a grammar or plagiarism checker.

Common questions

Does this check grammar?

No. It only counts.

Is my text stored?

No. There is no account and no server form.