Word counter

How it works

Counts recalculate on every keystroke: words are split on whitespace, sentences are detected by punctuation (., !, ?) followed by a space or the end of the text, and paragraphs are counted as blocks separated by a blank line.

FAQ

How is reading time calculated?

Using an average adult silent-reading speed of 200 words per minute — a standard benchmark, though your own pace may vary.

Does the word count work for languages without spaces, like Japanese?

Not accurately — the word counter splits on whitespace, so languages that don't separate words with spaces will count differently than expected.