Real-Time Counting
See your word and character counts update instantly while typing.
Free Online Writing Tool
Free Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly.
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How Our Word Counter Works
Paste or type your text into the editor above. Your word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time update automatically as you type.
Everything is calculated directly inside your browser. Your writing is not uploaded to our server.
Everything You Need to Check Your Writing
A fast and simple word count tool for students, writers, bloggers, and professionals.
Private by Design
Your text stays inside your browser and is never sent to our server.
Word Limit Tracker
Set a target word count and monitor your progress while writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes. You can use the word counter for free without creating an account.
Does this tool save my text?
No. The counting happens directly inside your browser.
Can I set a word limit?
Yes. Enter your target word count and the progress indicator will show how close you are to that limit.
Does it count characters without spaces?
Yes. The tool displays both total characters and characters excluding spaces.
What These Counts Include
Words are separated by whitespace; a group must contain a letter or number to count. A contraction or hyphenated word without spaces counts as one word. Standalone punctuation does not count.
Paragraphs are separated by blank lines. Reading time is an estimate based on 225 words per minute, not a measurement of your reading speed. Sentence counts use punctuation and may differ from a document editor.
The counter does not save drafts. Copy or download your work before closing the page. For an assignment or application, check the final count in the platform where you submit it.