How does this word counter count words?
A word is any run of characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks. "Well-known" counts as one word and "e-mail address" as two. Numbers count as words too, which matches how Google Docs and most essay portals count.
Does the character count include spaces?
Both are shown. "Characters" includes spaces and line breaks (each line break counts as one character); "Characters (no spaces)" leaves out every space, tab and line break. Emoji and accented letters count as one character each, the way you see them.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults reading non-fiction (Brysbaert, 2019). Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and speeches.
Why do Twitter (X) and this tool show different counts?
X weights some characters differently: Korean, Chinese and Japanese characters count as two, and every link counts as 23 characters. For plain English text the counts match.
Is my text saved or uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you type is sent to a server or stored, so it is safe to paste drafts, essays or confidential documents.