TetraKitsWord Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — all updating live as you type. Essential for essay limits, blog post length, SEO content targets, and social media copy.
Read: Word Counter Guide: Count Words, Characters & Reading Time →
- Free to Use
- No Signup
- Privacy Friendly
How to count words
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Paste or type your text
Enter articles, essays, emails, or drafts in the text area. Multi-paragraph content works.
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Read word and character counts
See total words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs — updated live.
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Check reading time
Estimated reading time assumes ~200 words per minute. For character-only limits, use the character counter.
How counts are calculated
- Words — sequences of characters separated by whitespace
- Characters — total length including spaces; "no spaces" excludes whitespace
- Sentences — split on
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Why Use This Tool?
Live Statistics
Counts update instantly as you type or paste.
Reading Time
Estimated minutes based on 200 words per minute.
Writer Friendly
Large textarea with clear stat cards on any screen size.
Private
Your text never leaves the browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are sequences of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated terms count as one word.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time = word count ÷ 200 WPM (average adult reading speed). Adjust mentally for technical or dense content.
Does it count words in multiple languages?
Yes. Any Unicode text works. Word boundaries follow whitespace separation regardless of language.
What is the difference between this and the character counter?
This tool emphasizes word count and reading time. The character counter focuses on character limits for social and SEO.
Is this word counter free?
Yes. Unlimited counting with no signup; text never leaves your browser.
Word Counts for Every Writing Deadline
College essays, Medium posts, newsletter editions, and client deliverables all specify word counts — not page counts. Paste your draft and see words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update as you edit.
