Online Word Counter

Count characters, words, lines, paragraphs, and reading time in real time. 100% private, all processing in your browser

Real-Time Stats

Instant counts as you type

Privacy First

Your text never leaves your device

Multi-Metrics

Chars, words, lines, paragraphs

Reading Time

Estimated reading duration

Statistics

Characters
0
Chars (no spaces)
0
Words
0
Lines
0
Paragraphs
0
Chinese Chars
0
Reading Time
0sec

Frequently Asked Questions

How are words counted?

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. For Chinese text, each Chinese character is also counted separately under 'Chinese Chars'.

Will my text be uploaded to a server?

No. All counting is done locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device, fully protecting your privacy.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute for English. For Chinese text, it accounts for character-based reading speed.

What metrics are available?

Characters, characters without spaces, words, lines, paragraphs, Chinese characters, and estimated reading time — all updated in real time.

Does it support large documents?

It handles fairly large texts, but performance depends on your browser. For best results, avoid pasting extremely long documents at once.

Is this tool free to use?

Completely free. This is a pure frontend online tool - no registration required, no payment needed, just open and use.