What is the Word Counter?
Count the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in a text.
Enter type or paste your text and the Word Counter returns words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Results update as you type, and nothing you enter leaves your device.
How it is calculated
Words are counted as groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks
How to use it
- Enter type or paste your text.
- Read words in the results panel. It updates as you type.
- Change any value to compare scenarios, or use Share to send the result as a link.
Worked example
Common questions
What formula does the Word Counter use?
It uses: Words are counted as groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks.
What do I need to use the Word Counter?
You need type or paste your text. Sensible starting values are filled in so you can see how it works straight away.
Is the Word Counter free, and is my data stored?
It is free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser, so the values you enter are not sent to or stored on our server.