Method
How this tool works
Words are counted with Unicode-aware letter and number groups. Reading time uses 225 words per minute.
Worked example
A 900-word article has an estimated reading time of about 4 minutes.
Live writing statistics
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type.
Your text is processed only on your device.
Word count
0
Characters0
Without spaces0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading time1 min
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Assumptions & limitations
Hyphenated terms and scripts without spaces can vary by editorial convention. The result is a practical estimate, not a linguistic analysis.
Privacy
Your text is processed only on your device. No file contents or calculation inputs are sent to our analytics system.
Last reviewed: 20 July 2026
Calculation and copy checked for this release.