Word Count

Characters, words, lines, reading time.

A free word counter that tallies words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and unique words in real time, estimates reading/speaking time, shows top words, and checks limits for Twitter, SMS and Weibo. It runs fully in your browser.

How to use

  1. Type or paste into the text box and watch the stats update live.
  2. Read words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and read/speak time across the top.
  3. Check the platform limits on the right (Twitter/SMS/Weibo).
  4. Review the top words and toggle “Skip stop-words”.

FAQ

Does it count Chinese text?
Yes. Chinese characters each count as a word and English words count individually, so mixed Chinese/English text is tallied correctly.
How is reading time estimated?
It assumes roughly 220 words per minute for reading and 130 for speaking — a rough guide that varies by person.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting happens entirely in the browser; your text never leaves your device.

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