Counts statistics in real time as you type or paste, updating every keystroke with words, characters, sentences, and an average reading time estimate.
Updates on every keystroke.
Rough minutes at average speed.
Text stays in the tab.
Keep under 160 characters with live counter.
Track 1,500-word target while editing.
Paste or type your text.
Read word and character totals.
Adjust until you meet your target.
Check essay or article length.
Fit ad copy into character limits.
Verify assignment word counts.
Your text is never sent to Sounez servers. All counting happens locally in your browser. When you close the tab or clear the input, the text is gone completely.
Not a grammar checker or plagiarism detector. If you need to check spelling and grammar, use a dedicated writing tool like Grammarly. If you need plagiarism detection, use an academic tool designed for that purpose.
No. Your text stays entirely in your browser tab and is processed locally. It is never sent to Sounez servers, stored in a database, or used for any purpose. Close the tab to clear it completely.
Character count includes spaces; word count uses standard whitespace splitting. Both counts are shown separately so you can use whichever metric your platform requires.
It is an estimate based on an average adult reading speed of around 200–250 words per minute. Dense technical content or skimmable bullet lists will read faster or slower than the estimate.
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Paste text and instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time — all before you hit a platform character limit or word target.
