Word Counter – Count Words Online Free
Paste or type any text to instantly count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Free and works in real time.
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Chars (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Reading time
How to Use
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Paste or type your text into the text area
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The word and character count updates instantly
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Use the stats to track your writing goals
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace and filtering empty tokens.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Does it support all languages?
Yes, the tool works with any language that uses spaces between words.
What a word counter does
A word counter tallies the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in your text as you type or paste it, and estimates the reading time. It is the quickest way to check whether a piece of writing fits a required length.
Everything updates live, so you can watch the count change while you edit.
Who needs an accurate count
- Students meeting an essay word limit.
- Writers and journalists working to a brief.
- Marketers keeping meta descriptions, ads and posts within platform limits.
- Need just letters? Use the character counter. For a reading estimate, see the reading time calculator.
Your document is never uploaded
Your text is counted in your browser and never uploaded, so it is safe to use with drafts and confidential documents.