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Word counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type.
Free to use · Runs in your browser · No signup
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How to use Word counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live word count, plus characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines.
- Use the reading and speaking time estimates to plan essays, posts, or speeches.
What you need
Nothing to upload. Type or paste directly into the tool; results update as you go.
Your result
Live word, character, sentence, and timing counts.
Before you start
Words are counted using your browser’s language-aware word segmentation, so hyphenated words, numbers, and non-English text are handled sensibly. Different editors can count edge cases slightly differently.
Questions about Word counter
How do I use Word counter?
Type or paste your text into the box. Read the live word count, plus characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines. Use the reading and speaking time estimates to plan essays, posts, or speeches.
What does Word counter produce?
Live word, character, sentence, and timing counts.
What should I check before using Word counter?
Words are counted using your browser’s language-aware word segmentation, so hyphenated words, numbers, and non-English text are handled sensibly. Different editors can count edge cases slightly differently.
Is what I type sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, and the text or numbers you enter are not uploaded or stored.