Count words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type — and see your most repeated words at a glance. Built for essays, speeches, articles, assignments and social posts with strict limits.
Whether it is a 500-word assignment, a two-minute speech or a caption with a character limit, this word counter updates live as you type or paste. It shows words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, estimates how long the text takes to read aloud, and lists the words you repeat most — a quick way to spot overused filler before you submit. No sign-up, and your text never leaves your browser.
How to use the word counter
Type or paste your text — your essay, speech, article or post.
Watch the counts — words, characters, sentences and reading time update live.
Check repeated words — see which words you lean on too much.
Edit to your limit — trim or expand until the numbers fit your requirement.
What you get
Live counting — words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type.
Reading time — know how long your speech or article takes to read.
Repeated-word finder — your most-used words, ranked.
Private — counting happens in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count the words in my essay or speech?
Paste your text into the counter above and the word count updates live, along with characters, sentences and estimated reading time.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated from your word count at an average adult reading pace, so you can judge how long a speech or article will take to read aloud.
Does the word counter save my text?
No. The counting happens in your browser and your text is not uploaded or stored.