Word Counter
A fast, privacy-friendly word counter for writers, students, and editors. Paste or type your text below and get an instant breakdown of word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time — all calculated locally in your browser, so nothing you type is ever uploaded to a server.
How word count is calculated
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Sentences are counted by detecting terminal punctuation (. ! ?). Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult silent-reading speed.
Common questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No — this tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is sent to a server.
What's a good word count for an essay?
It depends on the assignment, but most short essays run 500–1000 words, while blog posts often run 800–2000 words for strong SEO performance.
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