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Word Counter

Word count splits text by whitespace. Free online calculator with instant results.

Analysis

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Words

0

Characters

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No spaces

0

Sentences

0 min

Reading time

Characters (No spaces)Spaces

Method

How this calculator works

Word count splits text by whitespace. Character count measures string length. Sentences are identified by terminal punctuation marks.

Words = text.trim().split(/\s+/).length
Characters = text.length
Chars (no space) = text.replace(/\s/g, '').length
Sentences = text.split(/[.!?]+/).filter(non-empty).length
Reading time = ceil(words / 200) minutes
  1. Paste or type your text in the input area.
  2. Stats update in real-time as you type.
  3. See words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, and reading time.

Examples

Worked examples

Real numbers, end-to-end results.

"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

9 words · 44 chars · 1 sentence

Classic pangram — exactly 9 words.

A 500-word blog post

~2.5 min reading time

Typical short-form content length.

Use cases

When to use it

  • Checking essay/assignment word limits.
  • Social media post length (Twitter/X 280 chars).
  • Blog post length optimization for SEO (1000-2000 words ideal).
  • Resume bullet point length control.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?
Words are split by whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines). Consecutive whitespace is treated as a single separator. Punctuation attached to words is counted as part of the word.
How is reading time estimated?
Average adult reading speed is ~200 words per minute. We divide total words by 200 and round up. Technical content may take longer; casual content may be faster.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both! We show total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces. The "no spaces" count is useful for SMS limits and social media.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are split by period (.), exclamation mark (!), and question mark (?). Multiple punctuation (e.g. "...") is treated as one separator.
Methodology, assumptions & limitations

How we calculate: This calculator uses standard, peer-reviewed mathematical formulas implemented in TypeScript. All calculations run entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

Assumptions: Unless stated otherwise, calculations assume constant rates over the specified period, no taxes or fees beyond those explicitly input, and standard compounding conventions for the formula type.

Limitations: Results are estimates for planning purposes. Real-world outcomes may differ due to variable rates, regulatory changes, taxes, fees, inflation, or other factors not modeled. This tool does not constitute professional advice.

When NOT to use this: Do not rely solely on this calculator for critical decisions where exact precision is required beyond the decimal places shown.

Feedback: Found an error or have a suggestion? Contact us — we review and correct reported issues within 48 hours.

Deep Dive Guide

Why Word Count Matters — For Essays, SEO, and Social Media

Learn why tracking word count matters for academic writing, blog SEO, social media posts, and professional communication. Plus how word counters work.

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