Word Counter
Free online word counter and character counter: paste or type text to instantly see characters (with and without spaces), words, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time. Perfect for essays, assignments, SEO meta text, social posts and writing to a word limit — everything is counted live in your browser, nothing is uploaded. No sign-upRuns locally
Use this tool
How to use
- Type directly, or paste text from Word, Google Docs or an email into the box.
- No button needed — the counts update live as you type.
- “Words” counts letter/number groups, and “Reading time” assumes an average pace of about 200 words per minute.
- Everything runs locally in your browser; your text is not saved after you leave.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the Word count in Microsoft Word?
It gives a similar word and character count and adds sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Words are counted as letter/number groups, which matches the expectations of almost all essays, assignments and platform limits.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
No. The tool runs entirely in your current browser and never sends your text to a server, so you can safely count private drafts.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, the page is responsive on phones and tablets — open it in any browser and paste your text to count instantly.