How does the word counter count hyphenated words?

Hyphenated words like state-of-the-art and contractions like don't count as one word, matching Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute, a common average for adult silent reading in English. Speaking time assumes about 140 words per minute.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. Counting happens in your browser as you type. Nothing is stored or sent to a server.

Word Counter

Processed in your browser

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs with reading time and keyword density.

Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Reading time: 0 sec
Speaking time: 0 sec
Lines: 0

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What this tool does

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs with reading time and keyword density.

Features

Live word and character count
Characters without spaces
Sentences and paragraphs
Reading and speaking time
Top keywords

How to count words and characters

Type or paste your text into the box.
Read live counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
Check reading and speaking time for articles or scripts.
Review top keywords to spot repetition.

Example

Input: Toolstik is fast. It runs in your browser!
Result: 8 words · 42 characters · 35 without spaces · 2 sentences

Common uses

Stay within essay, application, or assignment word limits.
Check social posts and ad copy against character limits.
Estimate reading time for blog posts and speaking time for talks.

Supported formats

Plain text in any language that uses spaces

Limitations

Languages written without spaces (Chinese, Japanese, Thai) are counted as runs of characters, not words.
Sentence detection relies on . ! ? and blank lines, so abbreviations can add extra sentences.

Privacy

Counts update locally as you type; nothing is uploaded.

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