Word and Character Counter

Paste or type your text and instantly get word, character, paragraph and sentence counts, reading time, speaking time and most repeated words. All in your browser with no data sent to servers.

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Characters0
Characters (no spaces)0
Paragraphs0
Lines0
Sentences0
Reading time0 min
Speaking time0 min
Avg words per sentence0
Readability levelBasic estimate based on average sentence length.

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Most repeated words

Type text to see repeated words.

Your text is analyzed in your browser. It is not stored or sent to servers.

How to use the word counter

  1. Type or paste your text in the text area.
  2. Watch real-time statistics: words, characters, paragraphs, sentences and more.
  3. Use the buttons to copy the text, copy the stats or download the text as a TXT file.
  4. Check if your text meets a specific word or character limit.
  5. Review the most repeated words and basic readability level.

What this tool is for

It helps measure the length of any academic text, article, essay, thesis or post. It helps you meet length requirements, analyze keyword density and estimate reading or speaking time.

Tips for reviewing your texts

  • Check the count before submitting academic work to meet length requirements.
  • Use the limit checker to adjust your text to a maximum word or character count.
  • Analyze the most repeated words to avoid redundancy and improve lexical variety.
  • The readability level is a basic estimate; use it as a reference, not an exact measurement.
  • All analysis happens in your browser. Your text is not stored or sent to any server.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it count spaces?

Yes, we show total characters (with spaces) and characters without spaces so you have both measurements.

Does it work without internet?

The tool loads in the browser and all processing is local. No data is sent to servers.

How is reading time calculated?

It is estimated using an average of 200 words per minute, the standard reading speed.

How is speaking time calculated?

It is estimated using an average of 150 words per minute, the typical conversation speed.

What are the most repeated words?

It is an analysis showing the 5 most frequent words in your text, excluding common words like articles and prepositions.

Is the readability level accurate?

It is a basic estimate based on average sentence length. It does not replace a formal readability test like Flesch-Kincaid.