Free Word Counter
Paste your text below to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. It runs entirely in your browser session — no sign-up, no limits, and your writing stays private.
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.
About this word counter
A word counter is an essential tool for writers, students, marketers, and professionals who need to meet specific length requirements. Whether you are writing an essay with a strict word limit, crafting a meta description that must stay under a character count, or checking how long an article will take to read, accurate counts matter.
This tool counts words, total characters, characters excluding spaces, sentences, and paragraphs. It also estimates reading time based on an average adult reading speed, helping you gauge how long your content will take an audience to consume.
Unlike many online counters, this one is free with no usage limits and requires no account. Your text is processed for the count and not stored, so it stays private to you.
Frequently asked questions
How does the word counter work?
Paste or type your text into the box and the counts update when you click Analyze. It counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time.
Is the word counter free?
Yes. It is completely free with no usage limits and no sign-up required.
Is my text private?
Your text is processed only to produce the counts and is not stored by us. It stays private to you.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of roughly 200–250 words per minute applied to your word count.
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, which matches how most word processors and academic guidelines count words.