Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text.
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Reading time (avg 238 wpm)
What is the Free Word Counter?
The free Word Counter is an instant browser-based text analysis tool that shows you Words, Characters, Chars (no spaces), Sentences, Paragraphs, Lines, and estimated Reading time — all as you type. Writers, editors, students, and SEO professionals use it daily to track content length and meet word-count targets.
- → Check whether a blog post, essay, or article meets a required word count.
- → Verify character counts before submitting to platforms with strict limits.
- → Measure reading time before scheduling content for newsletters or podcasts.
- → Count words in social media captions, ad copy, or meta descriptions.
- → Track writing progress in real time without leaving the browser.
How to Use the Free Word Counter
- 1 Paste or type your text into the large text area labelled "Paste or type your text here…".
- 2 The six stat tiles — Words, Characters, Chars (no spaces), Sentences, Paragraphs, and Lines — update instantly.
- 3 The Reading time banner at the bottom shows the estimated read duration at an average pace of 238 words per minute.
- 4 Edit or replace the text at any time — all counters update live with no button clicks required.
Key Features
- 🔢 Six stats at onceWords, characters, no-space chars, sentences, paragraphs, and lines — all on one screen.
- ⏱️ Reading time estimateCalculated at 238 wpm (average adult reading speed) and shown alongside the word count.
- ⚡ Real-time updatesStats refresh on every keystroke — no submit button needed.
- 🔒 Fully privateText never leaves your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
Example Usage
Example Input
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs.
Example Output
Words: 18 Characters: 82 Chars (no spaces): 65 Sentences: 2 Paragraphs: 2 Lines: 2 Reading time: < 1 min
Frequently Asked Questions about the Free Word Counter
- What is the free Word Counter?
- Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text.
- Is the Word Counter free to use?
- Yes, the Word Counter is completely free. No account, subscription, or signup is required — ever.
- Does my data get uploaded anywhere?
- No. The Word Counter runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes. Once the page has loaded, the tool works without an internet connection.
- Which browsers are supported?
- All modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No plugins or extensions required.
- Does the free Word Counter count words the same way Microsoft Word does?
- Very closely. Both split on whitespace and treat hyphenated words as one unit. Minor differences can appear with special characters, but for typical prose the counts match.
- Can I count words in multiple languages?
- Yes. The free Word Counter works with any Unicode text — Latin, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and more.
- What does "Chars (no spaces)" mean?
- It is the character count after all space characters (including tabs and newlines) have been removed — useful for platforms that measure content density.
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