Word & Character Counter

Free word and character counter with reading time calculator. Everything runs locally in your browser - no tracking, no uploads, no limits.

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Reading Time Estimator

Average reading speed:

200 WPM

Reading Speed Reference: (WPM = Words Per Minute)

🐌 Slow reader: 100–125 WPM

👤 Average adult: 200–250 WPM

⚡ Fast reader: 300+ WPM

🔍 Skimming: 400+ WPM

Estimated reading time: 0 min

Average words per sentence: 0

Longest word: -

Text Analysis

Sentences: 0

Average characters per word: 0

Shortest word: -

Most common word: -

Text density: 0%

Real-time counting: Our word counter updates instantly as you type, providing accurate word, character, and paragraph counts.
Reading time estimation: Based on average reading speeds (100-400 WPM), with customizable speed settings for accurate estimates.
Advanced analysis: Get insights into text density, average sentence length, and word frequency for better writing.
How does it work? All counting happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.
No limits: Count words in documents of any size. No artificial limits, no tracking, and no data collection.
Privacy first: Everything works offline. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or transmitted anywhere.
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