Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text online. Free word counter with reading time.
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Navigate to the Word Counter tool on UtilsNow. It provides instant statistics as you type.
Paste your article, essay, or any text into the input area. There is no character limit.
The tool instantly shows the total word count, updating in real time as you type or edit.
View character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
Use the counts for meeting essay requirements, checking social media character limits, or estimating content length.
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Open Word CounterReading time is based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers.
Hyphenated words (like "well-known") are counted as one word, following standard English word counting conventions.
Yes, simply select and paste the specific section you want to count. The tool counts whatever text is in the input area.