Word Counter

Write freely. We’ll keep track of the little details, from word count to reading time.

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Your writing space

Your counts update as you type.

Good to know ✳

Counts are estimated from your text using browser language segmentation when available. Reading time assumes roughly 225 words per minute, so your actual pace may vary. The text stays in your browser.

✳ LEARN BY DOING

How to use this tool

  1. Paste or type a draft in the writing area.
  2. Watch Words, Characters, Sentences and Est. reading time update immediately.
  3. Confirm which limit your destination requires and edit for clarity.

Practical example: Meet an application limit

A form asks for 300 words, while another asks for 300 characters. The latter includes spaces and punctuation, so it allows substantially less text. Use the corresponding counter rather than treating the limits as interchangeable.

Important limitation: The estimate uses roughly 225 words per minute. Word splitting and punctuation-based sentence estimates can differ across languages, browsers and document editors.

Frequently asked questions

Do characters include spaces?

Yes. This tool counts spaces, punctuation and line breaks as characters.

Why does my document editor disagree?

Programs differ on hyphens, contractions, symbols and languages without spaces. Follow the destination editor's limit where required.

Will the text be saved automatically?

No Vyblet server receives the text for counting. Copy anything you want to retain before leaving the page.

Read our detailed word counting guide ↗