Word Counter
Paste your essay or speech below to instantly check your word limits and estimate speaking times.
Why use this word counter?
Whether you are trying to hit a 1,000-word essay minimum or trim down an overly long personal statement, keeping track of your exact character counts is crucial for students. Our tool runs completely locally in your browser, meaning your essay is never uploaded to any servers.
Speaking Time Estimation
If you are writing a speech or presentation, the word count alone isn't enough. We calculate the estimated speaking time based on the average conversational speaking rate of 130 words per minute, helping you ensure your presentation fits exactly within the time limit.