What the results show
- Words — every run of non-space characters, so hyphenated terms and numbers each count as one word.
- Characters — the total length of your text, counting spaces and line breaks. The No spaces figure strips all whitespace, which is the limit many forms and platforms actually measure.
- Sentences and paragraphs — sentences are split on
.,!, and?; paragraphs are blocks of text separated by a blank line. - Lines — how many newline-delimited lines your text spans, useful for lists and code.
- Reading time — an estimate of how long the passage takes to read aloud or silently.
How it works
Every count is computed on your device from the raw text as you type. Words come from splitting on whitespace, characters from the string length (with a second pass that removes spaces), and sentences and paragraphs from simple, punctuation-based rules. Nothing is grammar-aware — the goal is a fast, transparent estimate that matches how most editors count.
Reading time uses an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute. Divide the word count by 200 and you get the minutes; short passages show < 1 min, and longer ones are rounded up to the next whole minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded or saved anywhere?
No. The counter runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server, logged, or stored — closing or reloading the page discards it.
Why do the counts differ slightly from Word or Google Docs?
Every tool uses its own rules for what counts as a word, sentence, or paragraph. This counter splits on whitespace and punctuation, which matches most editors closely but can differ by one or two on edge cases like abbreviations, ellipses, or trailing punctuation.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
“Characters” counts everything, including spaces and line breaks. “No spaces” removes all whitespace. Many character limits — for bios, SMS, or metadata — are measured without spaces, so check which one a form expects.
How is reading time estimated?
It divides your word count by 200 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading. It is a rough guide — dense or technical text reads more slowly, and skimming reads faster.
Does it count words in other languages?
Yes for any language that separates words with spaces. Scripts that do not use spaces between words (such as Chinese or Japanese) will report a low word count, though the character counts stay accurate.
Why does everything show zero?
An empty box is a valid state — all counts are zero until you type or paste something. Add any text and every figure updates instantly.