Word Count Tool
Get an accurate real-time word count for any text. Also shows characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — everything a writer needs in one place.
What Does This Tool Do?
This is the simplest way to count how many words are in your text. Just paste in anything — an essay, a blog post, a report, or even a quick note — and you'll instantly see the word count. You also get character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and an estimate of how long it would take someone to read your text.
Key Features
How to Use This Tool
- Paste or type your text into the input box.
- The word count and all other stats update in real time.
- Use the results to check against your target word count or submission requirements.
How It Works
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace — every sequence of non-space characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks counts as one word. Contractions like "don't" count as one word, and hyphenated words like "well-known" also count as one word. Reading time is estimated at the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute.
Common Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
Very accurate. Hyphenated words count as one word, and contractions (don't, it's) also count as one word each.
Can I use this for academic essays?
Yes — it's great for checking essay length requirements and word limits for academic submissions and grant applications.
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