How do I count words in my text?

Simply paste or type your text into the text area. The word count, character count, and other statistics update automatically in real-time.

Does the word counter include spaces?

We show both character count with spaces and without spaces, so you can see exactly what you need for any requirement.

Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults.

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Words

Characters

Characters (no spaces)

Paragraphs

Slow (150 WPM): 0 min

Average (200 WPM): 0 min

Fast (250 WPM): 0 min

Sentences: 0

Average words per sentence: 0

Average characters per word: 0

Aim for 15-20 words per sentence for readability

Average reading speed is 200-250 words per minute

Blog posts are typically 300-2000 words

Social media posts work best under 280 characters

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