How to use word & character counter
Count words, Unicode characters, paragraphs and UTF-8 bytes as you write. Estimate reading and speaking time from common pacing assumptions.
- Type or paste the text you want to work with.
- Choose a conversion, clean-up or output option.
- Copy the result or download it when an export is available.
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Check whether a draft is near a 250-word target or estimate how long a short script will take to read.
Words are counted by whitespace. Reading-time estimates use 200 words per minute and speaking estimates use 130.
Questions, answered.
Is word & character counter free to use?
Yes. This tool is part of Nepocore’s free browser toolkit. There is no paid tier, file-download gate or application account required.
What should I check before using the result?
Words are counted by whitespace. Reading-time estimates use 200 words per minute and speaking estimates use 130.
Does this tool upload my files or text?
The tool processes its input in your browser. File contents and text are not sent to a processing server. See the privacy page for local storage and hosting details.