Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text.
Text statistics
When to Use This Word Counter
Our free word counter tool helps with a variety of writing and content tasks:
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Academic Writing
Meet essay word count requirements, check thesis length, and ensure your academic papers fit the specifications.
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Social Media & Marketing
Optimize posts for Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms with character limits. Perfect for crafting concise messages.
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SEO & Content Writing
Track article length for optimal SEO performance, ensure meta descriptions fit limits, and maintain consistent content length.
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Professional Documents
Check resume length, cover letter word counts, and business proposal specifications for professional communication.
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Reading Time Estimation
Calculate how long it takes to read your content, perfect for blog posts, presentations, and speech preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this word counter free?
- Yes, our word counter is completely free to use with no limits. Count words, characters, and more as many times as you need.
- Does it work with different languages?
- Yes, our word counter supports all languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and more. It correctly handles different character sets and scripts.
- Is my text private and secure?
- Absolutely. All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your content is never sent to any server or stored anywhere except your own device.
- How is reading time calculated?
- Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is typical for adult readers reading standard content.
- Can I use this for academic writing?
- Yes! Our word counter is perfect for essays, research papers, and assignments. It helps you meet word count requirements and track your writing progress.
Word Counter Help
How to Use
- Type or paste your text in the input area
- Statistics update automatically as you type
- Use 'Copy Stats' to copy the statistics to your clipboard
- Use 'Clear' to reset the text and statistics
Features
- Word count: Counts all words separated by spaces
- Character count: Total characters including spaces
- Characters (no spaces): Characters excluding whitespace
- Sentence count: Counts sentences ending with ., !, or ?
- Paragraph count: Counts text blocks separated by blank lines
- Reading time: Estimated time based on 200 words per minute
Tips
- Your text is automatically saved in your browser
- Works offline after the first load
- Supports any language and character set