Writing
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time. Everything stays private in your browser.
About this tool
Word Counter
Paste or type text to see the word count, character count, sentence estimate, and reading time update immediately. Nothing needs to be submitted, making it useful while drafting private or unfinished work.
The reading-time estimate uses an average reading speed. Actual time varies with complexity, formatting, and the reader.
Quick guide
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the editor.
- Read the live word, character, sentence, and reading-time totals.
- Edit the text until it fits the requirement, then copy it from the editor.
Practical uses
What you can do with it
- Meet essay and application limits
- Check article or product-description length
- Estimate narration or reading time
- Count characters for short-form fields
Common questions
Word Counter FAQ
What counts as a word?
The counter treats groups of non-space characters as words after trimming extra spaces. Other programs may handle hyphens, em dashes, or special characters slightly differently.
How is reading time estimated?
The word total is divided by a typical adult reading speed and rounded to a practical estimate. Dense technical writing may take longer.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser, and Plain North does not upload or store the text entered here.