Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in any text. Free, private, and live as you type.
Word Counter
Type or paste your text below and see live counts as you type.
About This Word Counter
What is a Word Counter?
A word counter counts the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in any text you type or paste. It is useful when you need to stay inside a word limit for an essay, a job application, or a social media post. It also tells you how long your text takes to read.
How to use it, step by step
- Type your text in the box, or paste text you already wrote.
- The counts update live as you type. There is no button to press.
- Read the six boxes: words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
- Edit your text and watch the numbers change until you reach your target.
Who it helps
Students writing essays and assignments with a word limit. Writers and bloggers checking the length of an article. Anyone writing a resume, a cover letter, or a social media post that has a character limit.
Features and benefits
- Free to use, with no sign-up and no limits.
- Private: your text stays in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
- Live counts, so you see the numbers change as you type.
- Reading time helps you plan how long your text takes to read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Word Counter free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no limits.
Is my text saved or uploaded anywhere?
No. The counter runs entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device, and nothing is stored.
What counts as a word?
Words are groups of letters separated by spaces. Sentences end with a full stop, exclamation mark or question mark. Paragraphs are blocks of text separated by a blank line.
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