Word counter

Paste or type your text to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly, plus reading time and the words you use most.

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0Words
0Characters
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0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0 secReading time
0 secSpeaking time
0Avg. word length
Top keywords

    Word Counter at a glance

    Price
    Free, no limits, no sign-up
    Privacy
    Runs in your browser. Files are never uploaded.
    Works with
    Any text
    You get
    Live counts
    Works on
    Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone, in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
    Updated

    How to use Word Counter (free, no upload)

    1. Type or paste your text into the box.
    2. The counts update instantly as you type.
    3. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, and speaking time assumes 150.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does it save my text?

    Your text is kept only in this browser so it's still there if you reload. It's never sent anywhere.

    How are words counted?

    Any run of letters or numbers counts as a word, including words with apostrophes and hyphens such as don't and well-known.

    What's a good length for a tweet, meta description or essay?

    X/Twitter allows 280 characters, meta descriptions show about 155–160 characters, and a typical college essay runs 500–650 words.