Word Counter
Free online word counter. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time in your text instantly.
How the Word Counter works
The tool splits your text on whitespace sequences to count words, iterates characters for character counts (with and without spaces), detects sentence boundaries by punctuation, and separates paragraphs by line breaks. Estimated reading time assumes an average of 200 words per minute.
How to use the Word Counter
- 1The word counter is designed to be simple and fast.
- 2Paste or type your text.
- 3See live counts update instantly.
- 4Your result is shown immediately.
Examples
- 500 words = ~2.5 min read
- Counts characters with and without spaces
Benefits
- Completely free with no signup required.
- Runs entirely in your browser for instant results and privacy.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop.
- Results can be copied with one click.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the word counter free to use?
Yes. The word counter is 100% free, with no signup, no watermark and no hidden limits.
Does the word counter store my data?
No. All calculations and processing happen locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Does the word counter work on mobile?
Yes. The word counter is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktop computers.