Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time in any text. Paste or type your text below — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time update live as you type.
How to use
- Type or paste your text in the box above.
- The counts update live as you type — no need to click anything.
- Check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time below.
- Use the reading time to plan video scripts and blog posts.
About this tool
The Word Counter helps you count words, characters, sentences and reading time in any text. Enter your text and hit “Count Words” — the tool does the work and shows the result in seconds. It costs nothing, asks for no account, and runs right here on this page.
Most creators post in more than one place, and every platform has its own style. The Word Counter helps you shape your content for the platform you are posting to, without starting from scratch each time. Use it when you are repurposing a video idea for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X or LinkedIn, or writing something for your blog or podcast.
Using it takes less than a minute. First, type or paste your text in the box above. Next, the counts update live as you type — no need to click anything. Then, check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time below. After that, use the reading time to plan video scripts and blog posts.
The result is a single number based on the figures you entered, so it is only as accurate as your inputs. If you type in real figures from YouTube Studio, the answer reflects your channel — if you guess the inputs, the answer is a rough guide at best. One thing worth knowing: any group of letters, numbers or characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Treat the figure as an estimate for planning, not a guaranteed outcome — your real results will depend on your audience, niche and timing.
- If the result looks wrong, check your text first. Most “broken tool” moments are really a mistyped input.
- Keep in mind that reading time assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
- Post when your audience is actually online — the same post can flop or fly depending on timing alone.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Counting happens live in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded or stored on our servers.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time for a video script is usually slower — about 150 words per minute.
What counts as a word?
Any group of letters, numbers or characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Punctuation on its own does not count as a word.