Text & Developer Tools
Free Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly. Paste your text and see the results as you type.
Private by default — your text stays on your device.
Count your text
Up to 500,000 characters. Nothing you enter is uploaded.
Your counts
Updates automatically as you type.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- No spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
How it works
Type or paste into the box above. The counts update as you write. Use Clear text to start again, or Copy text to put your writing on your clipboard.
Your text stays yours
Counting happens in your browser. Your writing is not uploaded, saved in your account or sent to a text service. Reading time is an estimate based on about 200 words per minute. Counts can vary for some languages and punctuation styles.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a word?
We count words in the language your browser supports. Punctuation on its own does not count. Counts are estimates for some writing styles.
Are spaces included in the character count?
Yes. Characters includes spaces and line breaks. No spaces excludes whitespace. Neither count measures file size.
How is reading time estimated?
It uses about 200 words per minute. Your actual reading speed may differ.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The text stays in this browser page while you use the counter.