Word Counter

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

ShelfCue processes all text locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers. Your text is never stored, logged, or shared.
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0Characters
0Without spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0 minReading time
0 minSpeaking time

How to Use Word Counter

  1. 1Paste or type your text into the text area above.
  2. 2Word count, character count, sentences, and paragraphs update instantly as you type.
  3. 3Reading time is calculated at 238 words per minute (average adult reading speed).
  4. 4Speaking time is calculated at 130 words per minute.
  5. 5Use the Clear button to reset and start with new text.

Features

  • Live word count that updates in real time
  • Character count with and without spaces
  • Sentence and paragraph detection
  • Reading time estimate (238 wpm average)
  • Speaking time estimate (130 wpm)
  • No signup, no ads obscuring the tool, completely free
  • All processing happens in your browser — text never leaves your device

Frequently Asked Questions

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