Word Counter With Timer
Pick a time, start typing and watch your word count against the clock, with words per minute, typing speed and keystrokes. Good for writing sprints, timed essays and typing practice.
The clock starts when you start typing.
Ready
5:00
Remaining
0
Words
0
Words per minute
0
Typing WPM
0
Keystrokes
0
Characters
Runs in your browser. Your text is never uploaded.
Ways to use it
- Writing sprints. Set 15 minutes and write without editing. Most people draft 300 to 500 words in a focused sprint, and the clock keeps you from stopping to polish.
- Timed essay practice. Exams give a fixed time per answer. Practising against the same clock shows how many words you realistically get down.
- Typing speed. Use the 1-minute timer and type a passage you know, then read the typing WPM figure, which uses the same five-character word as typing tests.
Words to time, the other way round
To find out how long a finished piece takes to read or say aloud, rather than to write, use the reading time and speaking time calculators.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between words per minute and typing WPM?
What is a good typing speed?
What counts as a keystroke?
Is what I type saved or uploaded?
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