Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and more instantly as you type
Free Online Word Counter Tool
Our free word counter tool instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time as you type. Perfect for students writing essays, bloggers checking article length, social media managers counting post length, and writers meeting manuscript requirements. No sign up required.
How to Use the Word Counter
Just type or paste your text into the text box above and the results update instantly. The tool automatically counts your words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and unique words in real time. To clear the text, click the Clear Text button. To copy your text, use the Copy Text button.
Who Uses a Word Counter?
Students and academics use word counters to meet essay and assignment word count requirements.
Bloggers and content writers check article length for SEO. Blog posts of 1,500 to 2,000 words tend to rank better in Google.
Social media managers count characters for Twitter (280), Instagram (2,200) and LinkedIn (3,000).
Authors and novelists track manuscript word counts. A typical novel is 70,000 to 100,000 words.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
Our tool splits your text by spaces and punctuation to count individual words. It updates in real time as you type or paste text.
Is this word counter free?
Yes, completely free. No sign up, no account required, no usage limits.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Is my text saved or stored?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.