Word Counter
Words, characters and reading time — counted live, right in your browser.
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Words
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Characters
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Characters without spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
Your text is counted locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded, stored or seen by Dusrel.
Word counts matter more than we admit: essay limits, article lengths, speech timings, report briefs, even the 280 characters of a post. This counter updates as you type or paste, showing words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
Like every Dusrel tool, the counting happens entirely on your device. Your drafts — assignments, applications, unpublished articles — are never uploaded anywhere.
How to use the word counter
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Paste or type your text
Drop in a whole essay or write directly in the box — the counts update on every keystroke.
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Read the numbers you need
Words for length limits, characters for posts and meta descriptions, sentences and paragraphs for structure.
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Check the reading time
Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute — handy for speeches, videos and blog posts.
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Trim or expand to fit
Edit in place and watch the counts move until your text fits its target.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any run of characters separated by spaces, tabs or new lines counts as one word — the same method used by most editors and submission portals.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
No. Counting runs locally in your browser; your text is never sent to a server or stored by Dusrel.
How is reading time calculated?
At an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. A 1,000-word article therefore shows roughly 5 minutes of reading time.
Does it count characters without spaces?
Yes — both counts are shown, because some limits (like application forms) count spaces and others do not.
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