Language-aware counting
Modern browser segmentation recognizes words and sentences across languages, including text that does not use spaces between every word.
Writing utility
Word counter
Count words, characters, and sentences instantly—then keep writing with a clearer sense of length and pace.
Live count
See every useful writing metric at a glance
Paste or type any draft. The totals update as you write.Counted on this device
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
- Speaking time
- 0 min
0 characters
Your text is counted locally in this browser and is not sent to a server.
Private by design
Know the length without giving up the draft
Counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text stays on this device unless you explicitly choose to copy it or continue working in YouMind.
Useful at a glance
More than a word total
Use language-aware counts and practical timing estimates to shape essays, posts, scripts, and speeches.
Reading and speaking estimates
See a practical estimate for silent reading and spoken delivery, so a draft fits the time available.
Local from the first keystroke
No text-analysis request is made while you type, paste, edit, or review the counts.
How it works
From draft to useful totals in three steps
There is nothing to configure and no analysis to wait for.
Add your text
Type directly in the editor or paste a draft from another app.
Review the live totals
Compare words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and timing as the draft changes.
Keep improving the draft
Copy the text, clear the workspace, or intentionally carry it into YouMind for the next writing step.
Word counter FAQ
How does the word counter count words?
It uses the browser's language-aware text segmentation where available, with a Unicode-aware fallback. This handles punctuation and many writing systems more naturally than splitting only at spaces.
What is the difference between the two character counts?
Characters includes spaces and line breaks. Characters without spaces removes whitespace while keeping letters, numbers, punctuation, symbols, and emoji.
Does it work with languages that do not separate every word with spaces?
Yes. Supported browsers use locale-aware segmentation for languages such as Chinese and Japanese, while the same page also supports Arabic and other right-to-left text.
Is my text uploaded while I count it?
No. Typing, pasting, editing, and counting happen locally in your browser. Your text is only carried forward if you deliberately choose Continue in YouMind.
How are reading and speaking times estimated?
They are practical estimates based on typical silent-reading and speaking rates. Your real pace can vary with subject, audience, pauses, and delivery style.
Can I keep editing the text after counting it?
Yes. The editor remains fully editable, and you can copy the draft or continue in YouMind when you want help with the next revision.
Turn the numbers into stronger writing
Ask YouMind to tighten, expand, restructure, or polish the draft when you are ready.