Free Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Sentences Online

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How to use the word counter

Paste your text into the box or type directly — counts update automatically as you type.
Words are counted by splitting on whitespace. Characters count every single character including spaces and punctuation.
Use No spaces for character limits that exclude spaces (common for meta descriptions and some form fields).
Sentences are counted by . ! ? terminations. Paragraphs are split on blank lines.

Why use a word counter?

Essays, articles, and assignments often have strict word limits. A real-time word counter helps you hit the target without constant manual counting. Character count matters for SEO titles, meta descriptions, tweets, and form fields with a maximum length. Sentence and paragraph counts can also help you structure and pace your writing. Everything runs locally in your browser — your text is never uploaded anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

How does the word counter work?

Paste or type your text into the box. The tool counts words (splits on spaces), characters (with and without spaces), sentences (by sentence-ending punctuation), and paragraphs (by blank lines) in real time.

Does it count words as I type?

Yes. Counts update as you type or paste. No need to click a button.

Is my text sent to the server?

No. Counting is done in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

Why use a word counter for essays or articles?

Many assignments and publications have word limits. A word counter helps you hit the required length and avoid going over. It also shows character count, which matters for titles, meta descriptions, and social posts.

Free Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & More Online