Word counter

Words, characters and reading time at a glance.

Your starting point

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A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Words

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Example result · Adjust the inputs to make it yours

Characters50
Without whitespace43
Paragraphs1
Estimated reading (min)0.04

UNDERSTAND THE HOW

More than a result. An explanation.

We count words using browser language segmentation, Unicode code points and paragraphs. Reading time uses a 200 words per minute estimate.

reading (min) ≈ words / 200
Assumptions and limitations

Reading pace varies. Characters are code points; a compound emoji may count more than once. Maximum 100,000 characters.

A simple example

“Hello world” contains 2 words and 11 characters.

Are my inputs stored?

No. Processing stays in your browser. Only tool IDs and timestamps are kept in your recent history; password generation is excluded.

Formula visible · Updated September 8, 2026

Worked example and interpretation

A 600-word text corresponds to about 3 minutes at the reference speed of 200 words per minute. This helps plan reading time; it does not measure each reader. Paste the final text because headings and notes also affect the count.

What to check

Word segmentation depends on language and punctuation. Characters are Unicode code points; a visible emoji may contain several. Platforms counting bytes or visual characters can give a different total.

Methods, limitations and contact