Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time — live as you type.
This free online word counter instantly counts words, characters, sentences, and estimates reading time as you type — no signup or install required.
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. Character count includes spaces; "chars (no spaces)" is useful for Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram bio (150 chars), and meta descriptions (160 chars).
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