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Word Counter

Paste or type your text to instantly see the word count, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and your most-used words.

3 simple steps

How it works

  1. 1

    Type or paste your text

    Into the box — any length.

  2. 2

    See the counts instantly

    Words, characters, sentences, time and top words.

  3. 3

    Edit to fit your limit

    Trim or expand and watch the numbers update.

Know your numbers at a glance

Essays have word limits, social posts have character limits, and speeches have time limits. The VirtuaChat Word Counter shows everything you need the moment you type or paste: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, average word length, reading time and speaking time.

It also lists your most frequently used words (ignoring common words like "the" and "and"), which is a quick way to spot repetition and check keyword use for SEO.

Everything runs locally in your browser, so it's instant, works offline once loaded, and your text stays private.

Live counts

Words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update as you type.

Reading & speaking time

Know how long your text takes to read or present.

100% private

Runs in your browser — your text never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

A word is any group of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation, so “well-known” counts as one word and “don't” as one word, just like in most word processors.

Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute (an average adult silent reading speed) and speaking time about 150 words per minute.

Yes — both are shown, which is handy for character limits on social media, meta descriptions and forms.

Yes — completely free and unlimited, with no sign-up. Because it runs in your browser, there are no daily limits.

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device and nothing is sent to VirtuaChat or anyone else.