Free Word Counter Online
Paste your text into the box below to instantly see the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your writing stays private. It's perfect for essays, blog posts, social media captions, SEO meta descriptions and any task with a length requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter count words?
It splits your text by whitespace and counts each non-empty group as a word. Numbers, hyphenated terms and contractions are all counted as single words.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The word counter runs entirely in your browser, so the text you paste never leaves your device.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average of 225 words per minute, a typical reading pace for adult readers and general content.
Is there a character limit?
No fixed limit. The tool can comfortably handle long articles, essays and chapter-length text.