Question 1

Is this word counter free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. No signup, no limits, no watermarks.

Question 2

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The tool shows both character counts — with spaces and without spaces — updated in real-time.

Question 3

How is reading time calculated?

Accepted Answer

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed.

Question 4

Is my text sent to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. All counting happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.

Question 5

Does it count sentences and paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sentences are detected by period, exclamation mark, or question mark. Paragraphs are separated by blank lines.

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