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Word Counter

Paste or type text for instant, local counts. A practical breakdown helps with essays, posts, captions, and applications.

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How to use it

Three steps. That’s it.

  1. 1

    Type or paste text into the editor.

  2. 2

    Read the live word, character, sentence, paragraph, and reading-time totals.

  3. 3

    Clear or copy the text when you are done.

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Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?

Words are counted as groups of letters, numbers, or symbols separated by whitespace. The result handles normal punctuation and contractions without counting blank space.

How is reading time estimated?

Reading time uses a general pace of 225 words per minute and rounds up to a readable estimate.

Is pasted text stored?

No. Text is processed in the current browser tab and is not saved by QuickKit.

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