Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly — no signup needed.
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About This Tool
The TulTek Word Counter gives you instant, real-time statistics as you type. It tracks word count, total characters (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Perfect for writers, students, bloggers, and social-media managers.
Why Use a Word Counter?
Whether you're crafting a blog post, writing a college essay, or composing a tweet, knowing your word count keeps you within limits and helps you measure your writing output.
Most word processors hide their counters in menus. Our free online word counter is always visible, always instant, and works entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device. Simply paste or type and every metric updates live.
Writers use word counters to hit article minimums for SEO, stay within Twitter and LinkedIn character caps, or track NaNoWriMo progress. Students use them to confirm essays meet assignment requirements. Copywriters use them to optimize ad copy length.
Unlike basic counters, TulTek also calculates sentence and paragraph counts — useful for measuring readability and structure. The estimated read time is based on the widely accepted benchmark of 200 words per minute for average adult readers.
The tool supports any language and any length of text. It handles Unicode characters, emoji, and special symbols without issue. Best of all, it's completely free — no account, no ads, no tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is never sent to any server.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of 200 words per minute and rounded up to the nearest minute.
Does it work with non-English text?
Yes. The counter works with any Unicode text, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and text containing emoji.