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Free Word Counter Online

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What is Free Word Counter Online?

Word Counter is a text analysis tool that provides real-time statistics about any text you enter. It counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs, and estimates how long it takes to read. This is useful for writers, students, and content creators who need to meet specific length requirements for essays, blog posts, or social media captions.

How it works

The tool runs entirely in your browser, updating statistics on every keystroke. Word count divides text by whitespace and filters empty strings. Sentence count uses punctuation detection. Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.

Features & Benefits

  • Instant live stats - no button to click
  • Shows word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time
  • Runs entirely in your browser
  • Useful for blog posts, essays, social media captions, and SEO meta descriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is a common average for adults reading on screen.

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

Both. The tool shows character count including spaces and character count excluding spaces separately.

Does my text get saved?

No. The text exists only in your browser tab and is not stored or sent anywhere.

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