Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time
How to Use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the input area.
- Counts update live as you type.
- Read off words, characters with and without spaces, and estimated reading time.
About Word Counter
What this page solves
Counts words, characters, sentences and reading time live as you type — entirely in your browser, so unpublished writing stays private.
Word Counter is a free, browser-based text utility that helps you count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time. Whether you are a writer cleaning up a manuscript, a developer preparing input data, a student formatting an essay, or a marketer polishing copy for a campaign, Word Counter removes the friction of installing software or pasting your content into questionable websites. Everything happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — your text never leaves your device, never touches a server, and is never logged. That makes it a safe choice for sensitive material like contracts, internal notes, or unpublished drafts. Word Counter is part of our broader collection of Text Tools, designed to give you a single dependable place for everyday text work. If you also need a complementary utility, try our Case Converter. Use it as often as you need — there is no signup, no usage limit, and no advertising interruptions on the workflow itself.
Common Use Cases
- Hit exact word counts for academic essays and assignments
- Stay within meta description (160) and title tag (60) limits
- Track reading time for blog posts before publishing
- Count characters for tweets, SMS and ad copy
- Audit copy for keyword density alongside [LINK:Keyword Density Checker|/tool/keyword-density-checker]
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Frequently asked questions
How is a word counted?
By splitting on whitespace, which is the same approach Word and Google Docs use. Hyphenated compounds count as one word. Numbers count as words. This matches what most editors and academic submission systems expect.
Why does my count differ from Microsoft Word?
Small differences come from edge cases — how footnotes, headers, captions and text boxes are treated. For plain prose the counts should match. If a submission has a hard limit, verify in the tool the recipient will use.
How accurate is the reading time?
It is an estimate at roughly 200 words per minute. Actual speed varies widely with material and reader — technical writing is much slower, light fiction faster. Treat it as a rough guide rather than a measurement.
Which character count should I use?
Depends on the platform. Twitter and most social networks count characters including spaces. Some academic and form limits exclude them. Both figures are shown so you can use whichever applies.
How to use Word Counter?
1) Open the tool. 2) Enter or upload your input. 3) Get your result instantly. Everything happens locally — nothing is uploaded.
When should I use Word Counter?
Use it when hitting word-count requirements for essays, blog posts, ad copy, meta descriptions or social posts.
Is Word Counter safe?
Yes. Word Counter runs 100% in your browser. Inputs are never uploaded, stored, or logged — safe for confidential content.
Will quality be affected by Word Counter?
Word Counter performs lossless operations — your content is not re-encoded or downgraded.
What formats does Word Counter support?
Word Counter supports Plain text from any source — files, clipboard or direct typing
Is Word Counter free?
Yes — Word Counter is completely free, with no registration, no watermarks, and no usage limits.
Does Word Counter send my text anywhere?
No. Word Counter runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to any server and is never stored.
Is there a character or word limit?
There is no hard limit. Word Counter can handle very large bodies of text — only your device's available memory is the practical limit.
Can I use Word Counter on mobile?
Yes. Word Counter is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops in any modern browser.