Word Counter
Paste or type into the Text box and read live stats for words, total characters, characters without spaces, and approximate reading minutes. Empty trimmed text counts as zero words; reading time is at least one minute when there is content.
Updated 2026-08-03 · text
About this tool
This word counter splits trimmed text on whitespace for the word total, counts every character including spaces, recounts after stripping whitespace for the no-spaces figure, and estimates minutes with ceil(words / 200), never below 1 when words exist.
How to use
- Open the counter: Load this page so the Text textarea and live stats appear.
- Enter your text: Type or paste content (a short sample prompt is prefilled).
- Read the stats: Check Words, Characters, Characters no spaces, and Reading time in the result block.
- Edit and recount: Change the text anytime; the counts refresh immediately.
Common use cases
- Check an essay or blog draft against a word or character limit.
- Estimate how long a script or article will take to read aloud or silently.
- Compare character counts with and without spaces for SMS or form caps.
Tips
- Words are groups separated by whitespace after trimming the whole string.
- Reading time uses roughly 200 words per minute and rounds up to whole minutes.
FAQ
How are words counted?
After trim, the tool splits on whitespace; blank input yields 0 words.
What is Characters no spaces?
The length of your text after every whitespace character is removed.
How is Reading time: ~N min calculated?
Minutes equal max(1, ceil(word count / 200)) when there is at least one word.
Is my text sent to a server?
Counting runs locally in your browser; no account is required.