Word Counter with Reading Time Estimate
A free, privacy‑first word counter that instantly shows words, characters, sentences and reading time.
- No upload
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no limits
How it works
- 1
Open the Word Counter tool in your browser.
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Paste or type your text into the input field.
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Read the live statistics for words, characters, sentences, and reading time.
What it does
Word Counter lets you paste or type any text and receive immediate statistics, including total words, characters with and without spaces, sentence count, and an estimated reading time displayed as minutes and seconds. All calculations run locally in the browser, so your content never leaves your device. The tool works on desktop and mobile browsers, providing quick analysis without sign‑up or ads.
Your files stay yours
What you type or paste is processed by code running in this browser tab. It is never sent to HeyGrow or anyone else, and nothing is kept after you close the page.
- Accurately count words in the input text
- Estimate reading time in minutes and seconds based on word count
Good to know
- Reading time uses an average speed of 200 wpm and may differ from personal speed.
- Sentences are counted by periods, exclamation points and question marks, so abbreviations can affect the count.
- Characters without spaces include line breaks and other whitespace characters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I estimate how long it will take to read my article?
The tool automatically calculates reading time from the word count, using an average speed of 200 words per minute and shows the result in minutes and seconds.
Is my text uploaded to a server for processing?
No. All calculations are performed locally in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
Can I copy the results to use elsewhere?
Yes, click the Copy button to place the displayed statistics onto your clipboard for easy pasting.
Does the tool count unique values inside a list?
Word Counter focuses on text statistics and does not provide list analysis or frequency counting for arbitrary data.