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Word Counter
Writers, students and SEOs all live by word counts. This counter updates live as you type and adds the extras people usually need next: unique words, longest word, and estimated reading and speaking times.
Use the tool
How to use the Word Counter
- Start typing or paste your text — results update instantly.
- Adjust any optional settings to match your page, business or campaign.
- Click the button to generate your result instantly — nothing is uploaded; the tool runs in your browser.
- Copy the result, or download it as a file where that option appears, and paste it into your site, document or campaign.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
At an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses roughly 130 words per minute, typical for presentations.
What counts as a word?
Sequences of letters, numbers and apostrophes separated by spaces or punctuation — hyphenated words count as two.
Is there a limit?
No practical limit for normal documents; very large pasted texts (whole books) may feel slow on older devices.