Word counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time of any text instantly. Free, private, no sign-up.
About the Word counter
A word counter is one of the most useful everyday writing tools. Whether you are writing an essay, a social media post, a product description or an email, knowing the exact length of your text helps you stay within limits. Students use it to meet assignment requirements, writers use it to hit article targets, and marketers use it to keep titles and descriptions the right size.
Our free word counter shows four things at once: the total number of words, the number of characters including spaces, the number of sentences and the estimated reading time. Everything updates as you type, so there is no button to press and no waiting. Because the counting happens directly in your browser, your text stays private and is never uploaded. The tool works on phones, tablets and computers, and you can use it as often as you like without creating an account. Paste a long document or write from scratch and keep an eye on the numbers as you go.
How to use
Type or paste your text into the box. The word count, character count, sentence count and estimated reading time update instantly as you type. Reading time assumes an average speed of 200 words per minute.
Frequently asked questions
- How are words counted?
- Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
- Does the character count include spaces?
- Yes, the character count includes spaces and punctuation.
- Is my text saved anywhere?
- No. Everything happens in your browser and your text is never sent to a server.
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