Words, counted.

WordLab

A free text tool that counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs and estimates reading time as you type — nothing leaves your browser.

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Word Counter
A free word counter for quick writing checks. It counts words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs, and estimates reading time at about 200 words per minute — updating live as you type. Everything happens in your browser. The text you paste is analysed locally and never uploaded or stored, which makes it safe for drafts, essays, and anything you would rather not send to a server.

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