Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time as you type. Nothing you paste ever leaves your browser.
Why use a word counter?
A word counter online helps writers, students and editors hit exact length requirements — from a 500-word essay to a 250-word cover letter. This free word counter tool updates live, so you always know exactly where you stand before you submit, publish or print.
What this word counter tool measures
- Words — split on white space, ignoring extra spaces.
- Characters — with and without spaces.
- Sentences — split on ./!/? punctuation.
- Paragraphs — split on blank lines.
- Reading time — estimated at 200 words per minute.
Is this word counter free?
Yes. This word counter online is completely free to use, with no sign-up and no limit on how much text you paste.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens instantly in your own browser — your text is never sent to a server.
How is reading time calculated?
We use an average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute, a common baseline used by editors and publishers for a free word counter tool like this one.