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Word counter

Type, paste, or upload a .txt or .docx file to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Everything runs in your browser — your text is never sent anywhere.

  • 0
    Words
  • 0
    Characters
  • 0
    Characters (no spaces)
  • 0
    Sentences
  • 0
    Paragraphs
  • 0 min
    Reading time

How to count words

  1. Type or paste your text into the box above, or upload a .txt or .docx file — it's read straight into your browser and never uploaded.
  2. Watch the live counts for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update as you edit, along with an estimated reading time.
  3. Use the numbers to hit a target length or check a limit — keep typing or editing and everything recalculates instantly.

About counting words

FileTinker counts words as groups of non-space characters and sentences by their ending punctuation (. ! ?), which matches how most word processors count, and reports characters, paragraphs and an estimated reading time based on an average of about 200 words per minute. It's handy for essays with a word limit, social posts with a character cap, or gauging how long an article will take to read.

You can type, paste, or upload a .txt or .docx file, and the totals update live as you go. Everything runs in your browser, so your text — whether a draft, a private note or a confidential document — is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

How does the word counter work?

Start typing or paste your text into the box, or upload a .txt or .docx file — the counts update live. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time are all calculated instantly in your browser.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. The counter runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded or stored.

How is reading time estimated?

Reading time is based on an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.

How are words and sentences counted?

Words are counted as groups of non-space characters; sentences are counted by sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?). This matches how most word processors count.