Word Counter

What you can do

• •Live word, character, sentence, and paragraph totals
• •Reading-time estimate based on typical silent reading speed
• •Paste, copy, and download without leaving the page
• •Works with Unicode and mixed-language drafts

How it works

1. 1

   Paste or type your text

   Drop the draft into the box. Counts update as you type — no upload and no account.

2. 2

   Read the live totals

   See words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time at a glance.

3. 3

   Copy or download if needed

   Keep working in the same box, or copy the text when you are done. Nothing is stored on our servers.

Common uses

• •Check essay, blog, or assignment length before you submit
• •Estimate reading time for newsletters and landing pages
• •Track progress while drafting without installing an editor

Frequently asked questions

Is the Word Counter free?

Yes. You can count unlimited drafts with no sign-up and no per-use fee.

Does word count include hyphenated or Unicode words?

Counts are Unicode-aware and treat letter/number sequences (including common contractions) as words.

Is my essay uploaded?

No. All counting runs locally in your browser. Close the tab to discard the text.

Related tools

• Character Counter
• Sentence Counter
• Paragraph Counter