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Word Counter

Count words, characters, and reading time instantly. Paste any text and get comprehensive statistics about your content.

Features

- Word Count - Get accurate word counts for any text - Character Count - Count characters with and without spaces - Reading Time - Estimate how long it takes to read your text (200 words/minute) - Speaking Time - Calculate speaking duration (130 words/minute) - Sentence Analysis - Count total sentences in your text - Paragraph Count - Track number of paragraphs - Advanced Statistics - Average word length, sentence length, longest word, and unique words - Bulk Processing ⭐ Pro - Upload CSV files to analyze multiple texts at once - History Tracking ⭐ Pro - Save and review your past analyses

FAQ

Q: How accurate is the word count?

A: The word counter uses standard algorithms that split text by whitespace and punctuation, providing accurate counts that match most word processing software.

Q: What reading speed is used for time estimates?

A: Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute, which is the average reading speed for adults. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.

Q: Can I count words in multiple languages?

A: Yes! The word counter supports Unicode and can accurately count words in any language, including those with special characters.

Q: What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?

A: "With spaces" includes all characters including whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks). "Without spaces" counts only visible characters, which is useful for character-limited platforms.

Q: How is a sentence defined?

A: Sentences are counted by identifying periods, exclamation marks, and question marks followed by spaces or end of text.

Q: What does "unique words" mean?

A: Unique words counts how many different words appear in your text, regardless of how many times each word is used. This helps measure vocabulary diversity.

Examples

Example 1: Short Text

Input: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Output: - Words: 9 - Characters (with spaces): 44 - Characters (without spaces): 36 - Sentences: 1 - Reading time: Less than 1 minute

Example 2: Blog Post

Input: Content marketing has become essential for businesses. It helps build trust and authority. Good content attracts organic traffic. This leads to more conversions and sales. Output: - Words: 27 - Characters (with spaces): 164 - Sentences: 4 - Reading time: Less than 1 minute - Average sentence length: 6.8 words

Example 3: Bulk Processing (Pro)

CSV Input: text "This is the first article about marketing." "Here's another piece about social media strategies." "The final article discusses content creation." CSV Output: Row,Text Preview,Words,Characters,Sentences 1,"This is the first article about marketing.",7,43,1 2,"Here's another piece about social media str...",7,50,1 3,"The final article discusses content creatio...",6,49,1

CSV Format for Bulk Processing

Your CSV file should have one column named "text": text "Your first text here" "Your second text here" "Your third text here" Tips: - Use quotes around text that contains commas - One text per row - First row must be the header: text - Maximum file size: 10MB

Troubleshooting

Issue: Word count seems incorrect

Solution: Make sure your text doesn't have unusual formatting or hidden characters. Copy and paste as plain text.

Issue: Bulk upload fails

Solution: Check that your CSV file has the correct header ("text") and is properly formatted. Ensure file size is under 10MB.

Issue: Can't access bulk processing

Solution: Bulk processing is a Pro feature. Upgrade to Basic, Gold, or Ultimate tier to access this feature.

Issue: Results not showing

Solution: Make sure JavaScript is enabled in your browser. Try refreshing the page and submitting again.

Issue: Special characters not counted correctly

Solution: The tool uses UTF-8 encoding and supports all Unicode characters. If you're seeing issues, try copying your text to a plain text editor first.

Tips for Best Results

1. Copy as plain text - Remove formatting from word processors before pasting
2. Check for hidden characters - Some copied text may include invisible characters
3. Use bulk processing for efficiency - If you have many texts to analyze, use the CSV bulk feature
4. Review statistics - Don't just look at word count - average sentence length and unique words provide valuable insights
5. Monitor character limits - Use "without spaces" count for platforms with character limits that don't count spaces

Pro Features

Upgrade to Pro for advanced features:

- ⭐ Bulk Processing - Analyze hundreds of texts at once via CSV upload - ⭐ History Tracking - Review and compare past analyses - ⭐ Priority Support - Get help faster with priority email support - ⭐ Higher Limits - Unlimited daily usage on Ultimate tier - ⭐ Export Options - Download results in multiple formats

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