Free Word Counter
The internet’s most-used writing metric, now instant. Start typing or paste your draft and this free word counter tallies words, characters, sentences and paragraphs live — plus your estimated reading time at 200 words per minute.
Stats update live as you type. 100% private — your text never leaves this page.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Watch all stats update live — no button needed.
- Use the counts for essays, posts and SEO text.
- Everything stays on your device; nothing is uploaded.
Features
Six live metrics on every keystroke: words, characters, characters excluding spaces, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Debounced updates keep typing smooth even with very long documents. Zero setup, zero buttons — the numbers are just there.
Benefits & Use Cases
Students verify essay and assignment word counts. Bloggers hit target article lengths. Social media managers fit platform limits. SEO writers check meta titles and descriptions. Translators estimate job sizes from source counts.
Tips
Most essays count words excluding spaces — both figures are shown. The sentence count helps you spot run-on drafts; pair it with the Sentence Counter for detail. Reading time assumes 200 wpm; technical text reads slower, so treat it as a minimum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the word counter free?
Yes — free forever, no sign-up, no limits.
How are words counted?
Text is split on whitespace; hyphenated compounds and numbers each count as one word.
Do spaces count as characters?
Both are shown: total characters and characters excluding spaces.
What is the reading time based on?
The average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Counting happens 100% in your browser; nothing is uploaded or stored.
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