🔤Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time.
About the Word Counter
Free online word counter. Instantly count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type. Perfect for essays, articles, SEO content and social posts. Works entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device.
How to use the Word Counter
- 1Type or paste your text into the Word Counter box above.
- 2Choose the action or option you want to apply.
- 3Review the output and copy it with a single click.
- 4Your text never leaves your device — it's processed locally.
Why use this tool?
Private by design
The Word Counter runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.
Free, no signup
Use it as much as you like. There's no account, no paywall and no watermark.
Fast & instant
Results appear the moment you type or click — no waiting, no page reloads.
Works anywhere
Any device or browser, even offline once the page has loaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is the word counter free to use?＋
Yes. It is completely free, with no signup, no limits and no watermark.
Is my text private?＋
Absolutely. Everything is counted in your browser — your text is never uploaded to any server.
How is reading time calculated?＋
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.