Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time for any text.
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Reading time assumes 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed).
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 wpm, typical for presentations.
How are words counted?
Words are split on whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks). "hello-world" counts as 1 word. Numbers and hyphenated words each count as 1.
What counts as a sentence?
A sentence ends with . ! or ? (including multiple punctuation marks like "!!"). This is approximate — dialogue and abbreviations can cause slight undercounting.
Word and character counting for writers
Why word counts matter
Blog posts typically need 1,500–2,500 words for SEO. Academic essays have strict word limits. Twitter/X allows 280 characters. LinkedIn posts perform best at 150–300 words. Knowing your count helps you hit targets without guessing.
Reading time estimation
Average adult reads 200–250 words per minute silently. A 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read. Blog posts of 1,600+ words tend to rank better in search, as they signal in-depth coverage.
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