Word Counter
Paste or type your text to see live word, character, sentence, paragraph and reading-time counts. Perfect for essays, articles, social posts and meta descriptions — and your text never leaves your browser.
To count words, paste or type your text and the word, character, sentence, paragraph and reading-time counts update live — nothing is uploaded.
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Files process in local RAM
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No waiting queues or lags
Unlimited Batching
Convert files without limits
How to use Word Counter
- 1Paste or start typing your text in the box.
- 2Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly.
- 3Use the reading-time estimate to gauge length.
- 4Edit until you hit your target count.
How it works
Start typing or paste your text and every statistic updates instantly. Characters are counted with and without spaces, and reading time is estimated at an average 200 words per minute.
Nothing is sent anywhere — the counting happens on your device as you type.
Who it's for
Writers hitting an essay or article word count, students meeting assignment limits, marketers keeping titles and meta descriptions within limits, and anyone trimming a post to fit a character cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?
Sentences are detected by ending punctuation (. ! ?) and paragraphs by blank lines. These are close estimates — the standard approach — and match how most writing tools count.
How is reading time calculated?
It assumes an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. Adjust your own expectations for technical or simple text.
Is my text private?
Yes. Everything is counted locally in your browser; your text is never uploaded or stored.