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Smart Word/Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time with smart exclusions.
word countcharacter countsentencesparagraphsreading time
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Input
Options
Removes http(s) and www links.
Removes ``` ... ``` blocks.
Words
16
Characters
90
74 (no spaces)
Structure
Sentences: 1
Paragraphs: 2
Reading time
1 min
Assumes 200 words/min
Speaking time
1 min
Assumes 130 words/min
Report
Plain text output only.
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What is Smart Word/Character Counter?
Smart Word/Character Counter provides detailed text analytics including word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Essential for writers, students, and content creators.
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How it Helps
- ✓Track word count limits for essays, articles, and social media posts.
- ✓Calculate reading time to optimize content length for your audience.
- ✓Analyze text density with character, sentence, and paragraph statistics.
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Usage Guide
- 1Paste or type your text into the input area.
- 2View real-time statistics: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs.
- 3Check the estimated reading time based on average reading speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute, which is standard for adult readers.
Yes. The tool shows both 'characters with spaces' and 'characters without spaces' so you can use whichever metric you need.
The tool shows live word count. Compare against your target as you write or edit.