Word Counter
A clean word counter built for serious writers. Paste any text to see counts, reading time, and speaking time. Runs in your browser.
Private — runs entirely in your browser.
Words
0
Characters
0
No spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
0 min
Speaking time
0 min
Avg words/sent
0
Goal benchmarks
- Tweet thread post: ≤ 280 chars per post
- Blog article: 1,500–2,500 words
- Short story: 1,000–7,500 words
- Novella: 17,500–40,000 words
- Novel: 70,000–100,000 words
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How it works
Paste text
Drop in a chapter, blog post, essay, or speech.
Read stats
See words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and timing.
Hit your goal
Use the counts to manage daily word goals or article limits.
Tips for best results
- Reading time uses 238 wpm; speaking time uses 150 wpm.
- For NaNoWriMo, the standard target is 50,000 words across 30 days (~1,667/day).
- Most novels are 70k–100k words; thrillers 80k–95k; epic fantasy 100k+.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count words inside the textarea live?
Yes. Counts update as you type — no button to press.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting happens locally in your browser.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time = words ÷ 238 wpm; speaking time = words ÷ 150 wpm.
Can I count multiple chapters at once?
Yes — paste them as one block. Paragraph count is based on blank lines.
Why does Word count differently?
Most counters agree within ±1%. Differences come from hyphen and punctuation rules.
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