Word Counter
Paste or type your text below. Stats update instantly — no sign-up required.
Words
0
Characters
0
Without Spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading Time
0 min
Speaking Time
0 min
How to use
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Paste your text
Drop your essay, paragraph, or any text into the box above.
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Read your stats
Word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update live.
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Hit your target
Use the stats to trim, expand, or adjust your writing to meet your assignment's requirements.
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What Is a Word Counter?
A word counter is a tool that calculates the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in a piece of text. It also estimates reading time (based on an average of 238 words per minute) and speaking time (based on 130 words per minute). Students use word counters to check whether their assignment meets the required length before submission.
When Should You Use This Tool?
- —Before submitting an essay or assignment to verify you meet the minimum word count.
- —When writing to a strict limit (e.g. a 500-word personal statement) to avoid going over.
- —When estimating how long a presentation or speech will take to deliver.
- —When editing a draft to see how much content you need to add or cut.
Does Word Count Include References?
This depends on your institution. Under ECTS guidelines and Bologna Process conventions, reference lists are typically excluded from the word count while in-text citations are included. Always check your assignment brief. When in doubt, count the body text only and note the reference count separately.
