How are Chinese and English counted?

CJK (incl. Japanese/Korean) counts per character; Latin counts runs of letters/digits as words, and "words" is the sum.

How is reading time estimated?

Roughly 250 words per minute as a guide; actual speed varies by reader.

Are my files or data uploaded?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.

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🔡Word Counter - Count Characters, Words, Lines Online

Get live counts for a piece of text: characters, characters without spaces, words, CJK characters, lines, paragraphs, sentences, UTF-8 bytes and estimated reading time. Handy for writing, assignments, resumes and length limits. Counted locally, nothing is uploaded.

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How to use Word Counter

1Type or paste text into the box
2Cards below update every keystroke
3Refer to characters, words or reading time as needed

FAQ

How are Chinese and English counted?: CJK (incl. Japanese/Korean) counts per character; Latin counts runs of letters/digits as words, and "words" is the sum.
How is reading time estimated?: Roughly 250 words per minute as a guide; actual speed varies by reader.
Are my files or data uploaded?: No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.
Do I need to sign up or pay?: No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.