Is my text sent anywhere?

No. The text is processed in your browser as you type and is never uploaded or stored.

How is reading time estimated?

It assumes an average silent reading speed of 230 words per minute and a speaking pace of 130 words per minute.

Why does an emoji count as one character?

Characters are counted as people see them (grapheme clusters), so an emoji or an accented letter counts once even when it is stored as several code units.

Word Counter - Free Online Tool

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Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading and speaking time.