Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines instantly. Includes reading time, speaking time, and top word frequency.
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Characters (with spaces)0
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Lines0
Average word length0
Average sentence length0
Reading time (250 wpm)0 s
Speaking time (130 wpm)0 s
Most frequent words
Type at least a few non-stop words to see the top five.
Common stop words like "the", "a", and "of" are excluded so the ranking highlights meaningful repetition.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Word Counter
How does the word counter define a word?
Anything separated by whitespace counts as one word. Hyphenated phrases like 'state-of-the-art' and contractions like 'don't' stay as single words, matching how Microsoft Word and Google Docs tally.
How accurate is the reading time estimate?
The default uses 250 words per minute, the average adult silent-reading speed for general prose. Technical or unfamiliar material runs slower (150 to 200 wpm); skimming runs faster (400+ wpm). Use the number as a planning baseline, not a stopwatch.
Why is the sentence count sometimes off?
Sentences are detected by splitting on periods, exclamation marks, and question marks. Decimals like '3.14' are ignored, but unusual punctuation (ellipses, abbreviations like 'Dr.' or 'Inc.') can still under- or over-count. Treat the number as a close estimate.
What counts as a paragraph versus a line?
A paragraph is a block of text separated from the next by at least one blank line. A single newline is treated as a line break inside the same paragraph, so soft-wrapped lines do not inflate the paragraph count.
Why are common words missing from the most-frequent list?
The ranking skips English stop words like 'the', 'a', 'and', 'of', and 'is' so the top five surface meaningful repetition instead of grammar glue. Counts are also case-insensitive and ignore surrounding punctuation.