How to use Word Counter

01
Paste your draft.
02
Count words.
03
Review character counts and estimated reading time.

A quick example

Try a simple example

INPUT

Hello world. This is a short example.

OUTPUT

Words: 8
Characters: 37
Characters without spaces: 30
Sentences: 2
Reading time: 1 min

About Word Counter

Word counts help estimate draft length. This tool uses browser word segmentation and counts Unicode code points for characters. Reading time assumes 200 words per minute.

When it comes in handy

Check an editorial word limit.
Estimate how long a draft takes to read.

Why use it here?

Runs locally in your browser.
No account needed; copy or download your result.

A few things to keep in mind

Segmentation can vary by browser and language.
Reading time is an estimate, not a measured duration.

Good questions. Simple answers.

Are spaces counted as characters?

The output includes counts both with and without whitespace.

Is my input uploaded?

No. This tool processes your input in your browser. Your input and output are not included in analytics.

Word Counter