Word Counter
Paste your essay to get live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts, plus reading time, keyword density and progress toward your word-count target.
0 of 1,500 words (0%)
Words
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Characters
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Characters (no spaces)
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Unique words
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Reading time
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225 wpm
Speaking time
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140 wpm
How to use the word counter
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Set your target word count to track progress on an assignment.
- Check reading time if you are preparing a presentation or a read-aloud.
Typical academic lengths
- Short response: 250–500 words
- Standard essay: 1,000–2,000 words
- Extended essay or report: 3,000–5,000 words
- Undergraduate dissertation: 8,000–12,000 words