Word Counter – Count Words, Characters & Reading Time
Paste or type any text and instantly see word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time. Analyze your most-used keywords with built-in word frequency analysis. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is stored or uploaded.
Word Counter
Your Text
Top Keywords
Most frequently used words (excluding common stop words).
Why Use the Tools Oasis Word Counter?
Tools Oasis gives you a fast, accurate word and character counter that updates in real time as you type. Whether you're writing an essay, blog post, social media caption, or academic paper, our tool tracks every metric you need to stay on target.
- Instant Real-Time Counting: Every statistic updates as you type with zero delay — no buttons to click.
- Complete Text Analytics: Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time.
- Keyword Frequency Analysis: See your top 10 most-used words with visual bars, automatically filtering out common stop words.
- 100% Private: No data is sent to any server. Everything happens locally in your browser.
- Works Everywhere: Compatible with all modern browsers on desktop and mobile.
How to Use the Word Counter
Simply paste or type your text into the text area. All statistics — word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and keyword frequency — update instantly as you type. Use the Copy button to copy your text or Clear to start fresh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by whitespace (spaces, tabs, or line breaks). Hyphenated words like 'well-known' count as one word. Numbers and abbreviations also count as words. Tools Oasis uses the same word-counting logic as most word processors.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the widely accepted average for adult readers. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, reflecting a typical presentation or speech pace.
Is my text stored or sent to a server?
No. All counting and analysis happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Tools Oasis never sends, stores, or logs any of your text. Your content stays 100% on your device.
What is the difference between characters and characters without spaces?
Characters includes every character in your text — letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. Characters without spaces excludes all space characters, giving you a count of only the visible characters. Some platforms (like Twitter) count characters including spaces, while others may not.
More Questions About Word Counting
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated terms like "well-known" count as a single word. Numbers, abbreviations, and contractions each count as one word. This matches the behavior of standard word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated by dividing the total word count by 200 words per minute, the widely accepted average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, which reflects a typical conversational or presentation pace. These are industry-standard estimates.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All counting and analysis happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Tools Oasis never sends, stores, or logs any of your text. Your content remains 100% on your device and is discarded when you close or refresh the page.
What is the difference between characters and letters?
Characters include everything in your text: letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces, and special symbols. Letters refer specifically to alphabetic characters (a-z). Our tool shows total characters and characters without spaces, which covers both common counting needs for platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and academic submissions.