Word Counter
Paste or type your text. Counts update instantly, including reading time and your most used keywords.
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Top keywords
Keywords will show up here once you add some text.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type in the box or paste text from anywhere.
- Watch the counts update live, including reading and speaking time.
- Check Top keywords to see which words you use the most.
- Use Copy text when you are done, or Clear to start fresh.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
GlowPress uses an average reading speed of 238 words per minute and a speaking speed of 130 words per minute.
Does it count emojis correctly?
Yes. An emoji counts as one character, even the ones made from several hidden parts.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Your text stays in this browser tab and disappears when you close it.
How are words counted?
A word is any run of letters or numbers. Contractions like don't and hyphenated words like well-known count as one word, just like in most word processors.
What counts as a sentence?
Any stretch of text that ends with a period, question mark, exclamation point or line break. Abbreviations such as e.g. can add an extra sentence now and then.