This free word counter instantly tells you how many words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs are in your text. It is ideal for students working to an essay word limit, writers checking article length, and anyone keeping a social media post within a character count. The numbers update live as you type or paste, and everything stays private on your device.
Counting by hand is slow and error-prone, especially for long documents. This tool gives an accurate count in real time, including a separate character count with and without spaces, so you can meet exact requirements with confidence.
How to use it
Type directly into the box or paste text from anywhere. The counts appear immediately below. Clear the box to start again. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
How the word counter works
As you type or paste, the tool splits your text on spaces and line breaks to count words, counts every character (with and without spaces), detects sentences by end punctuation, and counts paragraphs by blank lines. Everything updates live.
Example
"Hello world. This is fine!" = 5 words, 26 characters, 2 sentences.
Key features
Live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts
Characters with and without spaces
Handles short notes and long essays
Private — text never leaves your browser
When to use it
Meeting an essay or assignment word limit
Staying within a social media character limit
Checking article or blog post length
Trimming SEO titles and meta descriptions
Frequently asked questions
What does the word counter measure?
Words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs, updated live as you type.
Is there a word or character limit?
No. It handles short notes and long essays alike, all in your browser.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Counting happens locally and your text is never uploaded.
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