Free Online Word Counter Tool

Instantly count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Perfect for writers, students, and professionals.

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Instant Results

Get real-time word and character counts as you type. No waiting, no delays.

Mobile Friendly

Works perfectly on all devices - smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

Privacy First

Your text never leaves your browser. We don't store or analyze your content.

How to Use Our Word Counter Tool

1 Enter Your Text

Simply type or paste your text into the text area above. You can paste text from any source - Word documents, PDFs, emails, or websites.

2 View Instant Counts

As you type or paste, the tool automatically updates all counts in real-time. No need to click any button to get results.

3 Analyze Your Text

Check the word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.

4 Manage Your Text

Use the buttons to clear the text area, copy your text to clipboard, or download it as a text file for future reference.

Tips for Effective Word Counting

  • For academic papers, check your institution's specific word count requirements
  • When writing for the web, aim for 300-1000 words for optimal SEO
  • Use the character count (no spaces) when working with systems that have strict character limits
  • The reading time estimate assumes an average reading speed of 200 words per minute

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this word counter?
Our word counter is highly accurate and follows standard counting methods. It counts words by splitting text at whitespace, counts characters including spaces, and identifies sentences and paragraphs based on punctuation and line breaks.
Does the tool store my text?
No, all processing happens in your browser. We don't store, save, or analyze your text in any way. Your content remains completely private.
What's the difference between character count with and without spaces?
Character count with spaces includes all characters plus the spaces between words. Character count without spaces only counts letters, numbers, and punctuation. Some platforms (like Twitter) have limits based on characters with spaces, while others (like some academic submissions) may specify limits without spaces.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. This is a general estimate and actual reading time may vary based on content complexity and reader proficiency.
Can I count words in different languages?
Yes, our word counter works with all languages that use space-separated words. For languages without spaces between words (like Chinese or Japanese), the tool will count each character as a word.
Is there a limit to how much text I can analyze?
There's no strict limit, but extremely large documents (over 100,000 words) may slow down your browser. For best performance, we recommend analyzing text in sections if working with very large documents.

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The Word Counter Tool was developed to help writers, students, bloggers, and professionals quickly analyze their text and meet specific length requirements for various purposes.

All our tools are free to use, with no registration required, and we prioritize user privacy in everything we build.

Why Use Our Word Counter?

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Use the tool immediately without signing up or providing any personal information.

Privacy Focused

Your text never leaves your computer - all processing happens in your browser.

Multiple Metrics

Get more than just word count - characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.