Free Word Counter

Count words, characters, and sentences — plus reading and speaking time — as you type.

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Characters (with spaces)
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Sentences
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Reading time (200 wpm)
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Speaking time (130 wpm)

Whether you are writing a university assignment, a job application letter, a blog post, or a social media caption, length matters. Word limits decide whether your essay is accepted, your tweet fits, or your article feels complete. Guessing the length of your text wastes time — and pasting it into a heavy word processor just to check a count is overkill.

NexToolz's free word counter gives you instant statistics as you type. It reports words, characters with and without spaces, and sentences, plus two genuinely useful extras: estimated reading time (at 200 words per minute) and speaking time (at 130 words per minute, perfect for presentations and speeches). Students in Pakistan preparing CSS, PMS, and university exams use it to stay inside strict essay word limits; freelancers use it to price writing work; content writers use it to hit SEO article targets.

Everything runs in your browser with zero uploads, so drafts stay private — no account, no ads interrupting your flow, and no text ever sent to a server. Words are counted as groups of characters separated by whitespace, which is the standard method used by word processors like Microsoft Word. Just type or paste and watch the numbers update live.

How to use

  1. Enter your textType directly or paste anything — essays, articles, emails, or captions.
  2. Watch the live statsWords, characters, sentences, and reading/speaking time update instantly.
  3. Adjust your lengthEdit your text until the counts match your target or limit.
  4. Copy when doneCopy the final text to paste into your document, form, or app.

Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?
Words are counted as groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks — the same standard method used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Why do character counts differ with and without spaces?
"With spaces" counts every letter, space, and punctuation mark; "without spaces" counts only letters and punctuation. SMS fields, bios, and some form limits use one or the other.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of 200 words per minute. Skilled readers may read faster and complex text may take longer.
How is speaking time calculated?
Speaking time assumes 130 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace. Use it to time speeches, voiceovers, and class presentations.
Is my text private?
Yes. Counting happens entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded, stored, or shared.

Why use this tool?

Knowing length early prevents last-minute cuts: hit an essay limit, keep a cover letter to one page, time a presentation, or price freelance writing per word. Live counting while you edit is far faster than exporting to a word processor, and reading-time estimates help bloggers keep articles at a length readers will finish.