Word Counter
Paste any text to see its word count, character count (with and without spaces), line count and an estimated reading time. Words are runs of non-whitespace, and reading time assumes 200 words per minute. It all runs on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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💡 Good to know: Most adults read 200–250 words a minute — which is exactly why "X-minute read" estimates divide the word count by about 200.
Worked example
Words: 7 · Chars: 34 · No spaces: 28 · Lines: 1 · Read: 1m
Inputs
- Text
The GG Network — gg to everything.
Frequently asked
How is reading time estimated?
At 200 words per minute, rounded up to at least one minute.
Does it count characters with spaces?
Both — 'Chars' includes every character, 'No spaces' strips all whitespace.