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Word counter

Count words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time and speaking time as you type. Check article length, assignment limits, captions and speaking time without uploading your draft.

3 guest runs per rolling 24 hours10 with a free accountPrivate inputsMobile-friendly

Word counter workspace

Runs locally in your browser

Counts update as you type. Text stays on this device.

Result

Words—

Characters—

Without spaces—

Sentences—

Paragraphs—

Lines—

Reading time—

Speaking time—

Use it with confidence

How to use the word counter.

Add the requested inputs

Use the labelled fields in the workspace above. If example values are provided, try them first or replace them with your own.

Calculate and review

Use the main action when needed. Unicode-aware segmentation counts words, sentences and grapheme characters where the browser supports it. Reading time uses 225 words per minute and speaking time uses 130.

Try a worked example

Paste a draft to see its word, character, sentence, paragraph, line and time estimates update immediately.

Check the assumptions

Sentence boundaries and time estimates are approximate; abbreviations, technical density, pauses and delivery style can change the result.

Helpful answers

Word counter FAQs.

Is the word counter free?

Yes. Guests receive 3 runs per rolling 24 hours, verified free accounts receive 10, and Premium subscribers receive unlimited normal use.

Does UtilHub upload or save my inputs?

No. This tool runs in your browser and UtilHub does not receive or store the values you enter. Your browser or device may still retain normal local history or form data.

How does this word counter work?

Unicode-aware segmentation counts words, sentences and grapheme characters where the browser supports it. Reading time uses 225 words per minute and speaking time uses 130.

What should I check before using the result?