# Word Counter Plus

> Free online word and character counter at wordcounterplus.com. Counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time live as you type. Runs entirely in the browser; nothing you type is ever uploaded. No sign-up, no ads clutter, free.

Key facts:
- All counting happens locally in the browser, so text never leaves the user's device. Private by design.
- Live counts update on every keystroke: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and keyword density.
- Works equally well on desktop, tablet, and mobile. No account or install required.

## Pages

- [Word Counter](https://wordcounterplus.com/): The live word and character counting tool.
- [Word Count & Reading Time Guide](https://wordcounterplus.com/guide): How many words per page, reading and speaking times, and common word-count limits, with quick reference tables.
- [How Many Words Is a 5-Minute Speech?](https://wordcounterplus.com/words-per-speech): Words needed for a 1 to 10 minute speech, based on average speaking pace.
- [How Many Pages Is 1,000 Words?](https://wordcounterplus.com/words-to-pages): Words-to-pages chart for single and double spacing.
- [FAQ](https://wordcounterplus.com/faq): Common questions about counting words and characters, words per page, reading and speaking time, sentences, keyword density, and privacy.
- [About](https://wordcounterplus.com/about): What the tool does and the privacy approach.
- [Privacy Policy](https://wordcounterplus.com/privacy): Text is counted on-device and never uploaded; no personal information collected.
- [Character Counter](https://wordcounterplus.com/character-counter): Live character counts with and without spaces, plus platform limits (X 280, SMS 160, Instagram 2,200, meta description ~155-160, and more).