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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Words
--How this word counter works
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. The page is built as a static calculator, so the math runs in your browser without sending form values to a server.
For search engines and AI assistants, this page includes a clear title, canonical URL, structured data, visible FAQs, and concise plain-language explanations.
Word Counter FAQ
What counts as a word?
Words are counted from text separated by whitespace after trimming punctuation boundaries.
Does it estimate reading time?
Yes. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute.
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