Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Perfect for essays, articles, social media posts, and content creation.
Word Counter
Paste or type your text below to get detailed statistics and analysis
Key Features
Understanding Text Analytics
Tips & Strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
Our word counter uses advanced algorithms that handle multiple languages, special characters, and various text formats. It follows standard word counting rules used by most word processors and publishing platforms.
Does the tool work with other languages?
Yes! Our word counter supports multiple languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and more. It correctly handles different character sets and punctuation marks.
What's the difference between characters and characters without spaces?
Characters include all symbols, letters, numbers, and spaces. Characters without spaces exclude all whitespace, giving you the count of actual content characters. This is useful for platforms with strict character limits.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute for adults. This is a conservative estimate that works well for most content types, from blog posts to academic papers.
Can I use this for academic assignments?
Absolutely! Our word counter is perfect for academic writing, essays, research papers, and dissertations. It provides accurate counts that match most university and publication requirements.
What file formats does the tool support?
You can paste text from any source including Word documents, PDFs, web pages, and plain text files. Simply copy and paste your content into the text area for instant analysis.