Word Counter
Count words, sentences and paragraphs.
Words
0
Characters
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Lines
1
No spaces
0
Reading time
1 min
About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste text. Perfect for essays, articles, and social posts.
How to use Word Counter
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Paste or type your text into the editor.
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Watch the counts update instantly — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs.
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Use the numbers to trim your text to fit essays, tweets, or SEO metadata.
When to use it
- Hit exact word counts on essays, cover letters, and college applications.
- Stay under character limits on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or meta descriptions.
- Estimate reading time for articles and blog posts.
Frequently asked questions
- How are words counted?
- Any sequence of non-whitespace characters counts as a word — the same rule Google Docs and Word use.
- Does it count characters with or without spaces?
- Both counts are shown so you can match whichever limit a form is asking for.
- Is my text stored anywhere?
- No. Everything stays in your browser tab and disappears when you close it.