Question 1

How do I count words in a text?

Accepted Answer

Paste or type your text into the box above and the word count updates in real time. Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace.

Question 2

How is reading time calculated?

Accepted Answer

Reading time is estimated at an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time is calculated at 130 words per minute.

Question 3

Does this tool count characters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This tool shows both the total character count (including spaces) and the character count excluding spaces.

Question 4

What is it useful for?

Accepted Answer

Word counters are useful for writing SEO blog posts, academic essays, Twitter/X posts, LinkedIn articles, and any content where length matters.

Word Counter