Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text with our free online tool. Essential for writers, students, and content creators who need to meet specific word count requirements.
Word Count Statistics
| Metric | What It Counts | WordsSpace-separated tokens CharactersAll characters including spaces Characters (no spaces)Letters, numbers, punctuation only SentencesPeriods, question marks, exclamations ParagraphsText blocks separated by line breaks
Common Word Count Requirements
Content TypeTypical Length Tweet280 characters Meta description150-160 characters Blog post1,000-2,000 words Essay500-5,000 words | Novel | 70,000-100,000 words |
Word Counter Implementation
``javascript
function countWords(text) {
const trimmed = text.trim();
if (!trimmed) return { words: 0, characters: 0, sentences: 0, paragraphs: 0 };
const words = trimmed.split(/\s+/).filter(w => w.length > 0).length;
const characters = trimmed.length;
const charactersNoSpaces = trimmed.replace(/\s/g, '').length;
const sentences = (trimmed.match(/[.!?]+/g) || []).length;
const paragraphs = trimmed.split(/\n\n+/).filter(p => p.trim().length > 0).length;
return { words, characters, charactersNoSpaces, sentences, paragraphs };
}
``
Reading Time Estimation
Average reading speeds vary by content complexity. Our tool estimates reading time based on 200-250 words per minute for average readers, helping you gauge how long your content takes to consume.