Words
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Word & Character Counter
Count words, Unicode characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, bytes, and estimated reading time locally.
Characters
0
Without whitespace
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
0
UTF-8 bytes
0
Estimated reading time
0 seconds
Based on approximately 200 words per minute.
Estimated speaking time
0 seconds
Based on approximately 130 words per minute.
Counts update locally as you type. Word and sentence boundaries are practical estimates and can vary for abbreviations, specialized writing, and languages without spaces.
Your data is processed locally in your browser whenever supported and is not uploaded to our servers.
How it works
Analyze text as you type
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Add your text
Type or paste anything from a short caption to a multi-paragraph document.
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Review live counts
See words, Unicode characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and UTF-8 bytes update immediately.
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Plan the length
Use approximate reading and speaking times, then copy the original text when ready.
Useful text metrics
More than a simple letter count.
Characters are counted as user-perceived Unicode grapheme clusters, so a multi-code-point emoji or combined accent can count as one visible character.
Words and sentences
Counts Unicode letter and number words plus practical sentence boundaries.
Characters and bytes
Separately reports visible characters, characters without whitespace, and UTF-8 storage bytes.
Document structure
Counts non-empty paragraphs and handles Windows, macOS, and Unix line endings.
Local live updates
Statistics are recalculated in the browser without uploading or saving the text.
FAQ
Common questions
How are characters counted?
The character total uses Unicode grapheme segmentation, which is closer to visible user-perceived characters than JavaScript UTF-16 length. Complex emoji and letters with combining accents can contain multiple code points but display as one character.
How are words counted?
Sequences of Unicode letters or numbers count as words, and common apostrophe contractions remain together. Hyphenated terms count as multiple words. Languages without spaces or specialized terminology may need different rules.
Are sentence and paragraph counts exact?
They are practical estimates. Sentence segmentation can differ around abbreviations and specialized punctuation. Paragraphs are non-empty blocks separated by one or more blank lines.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses approximately 200 words per minute, while speaking time uses approximately 130 words per minute. Actual speed varies by reader, language, complexity, and presentation style.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
No. Counts and estimates update locally in your browser, and Got A Tool does not receive or store the text.
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