Does the word counter strip Markdown syntax?

Yes, it is Markdown-aware and does not count syntax characters like #, *, or [] in the word and character counts.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200-250 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed.

Word & Character Counter

Get accurate word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts from Markdown text. Markdown-aware: doesn't count syntax characters. Also estimates reading time.

Markdown-aware: ##, ** and fenced code blocks are stripped before counting, so your word count matches what a reader sees. Checking against a hard limit instead? Use the Character Counter.

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Characters (no spaces)

Characters (with spaces)

Sentences

Paragraphs

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Reading Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the word counter strip Markdown syntax?: Yes, it is Markdown-aware and does not count syntax characters like #, *, or [] in the word and character counts.
How is reading time calculated?: Reading time is estimated at 200-250 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed.

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About Word & Character Counter

Count words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — Markdown-aware, so syntax and code blocks do not inflate the total. Free, browser-only, no signup. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your content is not sent to a server. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.