Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with reading-time estimates for essays, posts and captions.
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How to use Word Counter
- Add your input. Paste or type your content into the input area.
- Pick any options. Choose the settings you need for Word Counter, or keep the defaults.
- Copy the result. Copy or download the output. Everything happens in your browser.
Why use Word Counter?
- Private by design: runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
- Free with no sign-up and no watermark
- Fast, with no upload or download wait
- Works on phone, tablet and desktop
Common uses for Word Counter
- Stay within an essay or application word limit.
- Check a tweet, caption or meta description length.
- Estimate how long an article takes to read.
Private by design
Word Counter runs entirely in your browser. Whatever you type or paste is processed on your device and is never sent to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
Are spaces counted as characters?
Both counts are shown: characters including spaces, and characters excluding spaces.
Is Word Counter free to use?
Yes. Word Counter is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.
Is my input sent to a server when I use Word Counter?
No. Word Counter runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to our servers.
Does Word Counter work on my phone?
Yes. Word Counter is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.
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