Word Counter

Count words and characters instantly as you type, in English or any Indian language.

Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
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What it counts

  • Words: groups of letters or numbers separated by spaces.
  • Characters: what you see as letters, so Hindi conjuncts such as न + म + स् + ते are counted like a reader sees them.
  • Reading time at 200 words per minute, and speaking time at 130 words per minute. The latter is useful for YouTube scripts and speeches.

Common limits

  • YouTube titles: 100 characters, but keep them under about 60–70 so they aren't cut off.
  • Meta descriptions: about 150–160 characters.
  • A 1-minute voice-over is roughly 130–150 words.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text saved?

No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.

How long is a 1,000-word article to read?

About 5 minutes at 200 words per minute.

How many words for a 10-minute YouTube video?

Roughly 1,300–1,500 words of script at a natural speaking pace.

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