Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.
About the Word Counter
Analyze any text instantly with live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts, plus estimated reading time and the top 10 most frequent keywords. Perfect for writers, editors, and students checking length requirements.
Popular uses
- word count
- character count
- text analysis
- reading time
- keyword density
Examples
Sample sentence
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.Output
9 words, 1 sentenceKeyboard shortcuts
- Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
- Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
- Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
- Reset the inputsAlt + R
- Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-06 · Runs entirely in your browser