Word Counter

About Word Counter

Free online word counter. Instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Works entirely in your browser — no text is ever sent to a server. Perfect for students checking essay lengths, writers hitting word count targets, and SEO content creators optimizing page length.

How to Use Word Counter

1. Paste or type your text into the input box above.
2. Word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time update in real time.
3. Use the character count with spaces or without spaces depending on your needs.
4. Select all and delete to reset the counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?

The word counter splits your text by whitespace to count words, counts every character for character totals, and splits by sentence-ending punctuation to count sentences. Everything runs in your browser — no text is sent to any server.

Is this word counter free to use?

Yes, completely free. No account, no login, no usage limits.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is calculated using the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.

Does it work for all languages?

Yes. The character counter works for all languages. The word counter works best for space-separated languages like English, French, and Spanish.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.