Word Counter
Free Online Word Counter
Count words and characters instantly. Check sentences, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time as you type. Your text is processed in this browser.
0Words
0Characters
0Characters (no spaces)
0 minReading time
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0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0Lines
0Approx. pages
Counts are estimates based on common whitespace and punctuation rules. Different apps may count contractions, hyphenated words, emoji, and sentences differently. Text is processed locally by this page.
How to use the word counter
- Type directly in the text box or paste text from a document, email, essay, or website.
- Read the live word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading-time estimate.
- Use Copy text to copy your writing, Download TXT to save it, Share where supported, or Clear to start over.
What does this tool count?
Words: groups of non-whitespace text. Characters: Unicode characters, including spaces and line breaks. Characters without spaces: characters excluding whitespace. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute; approximate pages use 500 words per page.
Frequently asked questions about word count
How do I count words online?
Paste or type your writing into the word counter. The number of words updates automatically while you type.
What is the difference between word count and character count?
Word count estimates the number of words separated by whitespace. Character count includes letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces, and line breaks.
Does this free word counter include spaces?
Yes. The Characters total includes spaces and line breaks; the separate Characters (no spaces) statistic excludes whitespace.
Can I use this tool to count words in an essay or article?
Yes. Paste an essay, article, report, or other text to see word count, characters, paragraphs, sentences, and estimated reading time. Always follow the counting rules required by your school or publisher.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
This page counts text locally in your browser and does not send it to a website server. If you use your browser's sharing feature, the destination app follows its own privacy practices.