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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly.

Words
Characters
Sentences
Reading time

About This Tool

The Word Counter gives you an instant read on how long your writing actually is — word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count, all updating live as you type or paste. It's built for the moments when a strict limit is on the line: an essay with a word minimum, a caption that performs better short, a freelance brief that pays by the word. No sign-up, no ads blocking the box — just paste your text and see the numbers.

How It Works

  1. Paste or type your text into the box — there's no minimum or maximum length.
  2. Watch the counts update instantly: words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, recalculated as you edit.
  3. Trim or expand your text until it matches the length you need, then copy your final version.

Use Cases

  • Students checking essay length against assignment requirements.
  • Freelance writers confirming they've hit a client's word count brief.
  • Social media managers keeping captions within a platform's ideal range.
  • Job seekers keeping resumes and cover letters to a readable length.
  • Bloggers making sure a post has enough substance to rank well in search.

Helpful answers

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Word Counter

A free online tool that counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text, updating live as you type.

Yes. You can use this tool online for free without creating an account.

Paste or type your text in the input box. Review the live word, character, sentence, and reading-time totals. Edit the text and watch every total update instantly.

No. It works instantly in your browser without sign-up.

No. The tool processes your text in your browser and does not send it to our server.

Yes — anything separated by a space counts as one word, matching how most word processors count.