Word Counter – Count Words & Characters Online
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly.
About Word Counter
TOOL NEST Word Counter helps you quickly count words and characters in any text. It also calculates sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Your text is processed directly in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Free Online Word Counter
Use TOOL NEST Word Counter to check words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time instantly while you type or paste text.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the text box.
- The statistics update automatically while you type.
- Check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
- Click Copy Text to copy your content or Clear to start again.
How the Word Count Works
Words are counted from groups of text separated by whitespace. The character count includes all characters, while Characters Without Spaces removes whitespace from the total. Sentence and paragraph statistics are calculated from the text structure.
Reading Time Estimate
The estimated reading time uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. The result is rounded up to the next whole minute when the text contains words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Word Counter update automatically?
Yes. All statistics update immediately whenever you type, paste, edit or remove text.
Does the character count include spaces?
Yes. The Characters value includes spaces and other characters. A separate Characters Without Spaces value is also shown.
How is reading time calculated?
The tool estimates reading time at 200 words per minute and rounds the result up to a whole minute.
Can I copy my text from the tool?
Yes. Click the Copy Text button to copy the current text to your clipboard.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. The current Word Counter processes your text directly in your browser.