To count words, paste or type your text into a word counter and read the total instantly. The 99digest Word Counter also reports characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking time, and it runs entirely in your browser so your text is never uploaded.
How to use the Word Counter
- Open the Word Counter and paste your text into the box, or type directly.
- Read the word count, character count, sentence count and paragraph count as they update live.
- Check the reading time and speaking time if you are preparing an article, speech or video script.
- Edit your text and watch the numbers change until you hit your target length.
Worked example
Paste this sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” The counter reports 9 words, 44 characters including spaces, and 1 sentence. Reading time is well under a minute.
Tips and common mistakes
- Different programs count differently: hyphenated words and numbers can be one word or two, so use one counter consistently against a word limit.
- Remove headings, citations or captions first if your limit applies only to body text.
- Reading time is an estimate based on an average adult reading speed, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word counter store my text?
No. Counting happens in your browser and your text is never sent to a server.
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average silent reading speed of roughly 200 to 250 words per minute, so it is an estimate.
Does it count words in other languages?
It counts groups of characters separated by spaces, which works for most languages that use spaces. Languages written without spaces, such as Chinese or Japanese, are better measured by character count.