Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences & paragraphs instantly

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How Does the Word Counter Work?

Our free word counter tool instantly analyzes your text as you type. It counts words by splitting on whitespace, characters with and without spaces, sentences by detecting punctuation marks (. ! ?), and paragraphs by counting text blocks separated by blank lines. Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute, and speaking time at 150 words per minute. The keyword density analyzer shows your top 10 most frequently used words, helping you optimize content for SEO.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?
Simply paste or type your text into the box and the tool instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading and speaking time.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed.
What is keyword density?
Keyword density shows how frequently each word appears in your text as a percentage of total words. It helps with SEO optimization.
Does it count special characters?
Yes, the character count includes all characters. You can see both counts with spaces and without spaces.

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What is a word counter?

A word counter reports the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in a block of text as you type.

SnoopTool's word counter runs entirely client-side, so nothing you paste is uploaded or stored. It also estimates reading time at roughly 200–250 words per minute and speaking time at about 130 words per minute.

Word Counter: key facts

Reference facts for the SnoopTool Word Counter, a free browser-based tool.
CountsWords, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs
Reading time basis~200–250 words per minute for silent adult reading
Speaking time basis~130 words per minute for comfortable speech
PrivacyText never leaves the browser — no upload, no storage
LimitNo word limit; large documents are handled in-page

Why use the SnoopTool Word Counter?

How to use the Word Counter (step by step)

  1. Paste or type your text. Drop the text into the editor box.
  2. Read the live counts. Word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update on every keystroke.
  3. Check reading time. The estimated reading and speaking times appear alongside the counts.
  4. Clear or copy. Use the clear button to start again, or copy the text back out.

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