Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time. Works on selected text from any page.

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ArcPanel is a developer toolkit that lives in your browser. It gives you instant access to 49 tools without leaving your current tab. Whether you're debugging an API response, formatting JSON, decoding a JWT, or generating a UUID — everything is one keystroke away. No more context-switching between tabs and bookmarked utility sites. Select any text on a page and run a tool on it directly. It's built for developers who value speed and focus. Stop wasting time — start shipping faster.
Analysis
Words156
Characters847
Sentences8
Paragraphs1
Reading time2 min

Why developers choose ArcPanel

Select text on any page

Highlight text on any webpage, open ArcPanel, and get an instant word count. No copying, no pasting into another site.

Reading time estimate

Instantly see how long it takes to read any block of text. Based on the standard 200 words-per-minute reading speed.

Paragraph & sentence count

Full text analysis including word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts — all computed locally in your browser.

48 more tools included

JSON formatter, JWT decode, Base64 encode, hash generator, and 44 other tools. All in one extension.

Frequently asked questions

Can I count text from any page?

Yes. Select any text on any webpage, press ⌘K to open ArcPanel, and choose Word Counter. It instantly analyzes whatever text you've highlighted — no need to copy and paste into an external tool.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated using the widely accepted average of 200 words per minute for adult readers. The calculation divides your total word count by 200 and rounds to the nearest minute.

Does it count whitespace?

The character count includes spaces by default so you get both metrics at a glance. Words are split on whitespace boundaries, so extra spaces won't inflate your word count.

What about CJK characters?

ArcPanel correctly handles Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text. CJK characters are counted individually as words since they aren't separated by spaces, giving you an accurate count regardless of language.

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