Word counter
Paste or type text and get the word count, character count with and without spaces, sentence and paragraph counts, and an estimated reading time. Arabic and English, all in your browser.
To count words and characters, paste your text into the box. The counter shows words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time, and it updates as you type. It works for Arabic and English, it is free, needs no sign-up, and your text never leaves your browser.
How to use it
Paste or type your text into the box. The counts update as you write: characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and how long the text takes to read. Your text is never uploaded.
When it helps
Applications, job forms, and school assignments often set a word or character limit. Counting before you submit tells you whether the text fits the limit and how long it takes to read.
Common questions
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or shared.
Does it work with Arabic text?
Yes. It counts Arabic, English, and text that mixes both. Words are split on spaces, and the Arabic question mark (؟) ends a sentence just like ? does.
How is the reading time calculated?
We assume a reading speed of about 200 words per minute and round up to the next whole minute.
How do you count sentences and paragraphs?
A sentence ends with a full stop, an exclamation or question mark (including ؟), or an ellipsis. A new paragraph starts where a blank line separates two blocks of text.
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