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Every stat updates live as you type — characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
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Paste or type
Drop in an article, essay, tweet, or anything else — the field accepts as much text as you need.
Watch it count
Characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, and paragraphs update the instant you stop typing.
Check the detail
Tap "Show advanced stats" for average word length, the longest word, unique words, and keyword density.
Copy the summary
Use the copy button to grab a plain-text summary of every stat, ready to paste wherever you need it.
Three layers of detail, every time.
From a quick character count to a full breakdown, all in the same box.
Core counts
The essentials, calculated live as you write or paste — no page reload, no waiting.
Time estimates
Based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute and a speaking pace of 130 words per minute.
Advanced detail
Deeper stats for writers, editors, and anyone checking content before it goes live.
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What does the character counter measure?+
It counts characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in the text you paste or type, then estimates reading and speaking time from the word count.
Does it count spaces as characters?+
Yes — you get two separate figures: characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces. This is useful because social media platforms and databases often count them differently.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. It's a helpful estimate, not an exact figure, since actual reading speed varies by person and text.
How is speaking time calculated?+
Speaking time is estimated using an average speaking pace of about 130 words per minute, which is useful for timing speeches, presentations, or scripts.
Does it count characters in languages other than English?+
Yes. Character and word counts work for any language, though sentence detection relies on standard punctuation marks like periods, question marks, and exclamation points.
Is there a limit to how much text I can paste?+
No hard limit — the tool runs entirely in your browser, so very long documents may simply take a moment longer to analyze on older devices.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?+
No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, logged, or stored by StudyWithSTEM.