Word Counter
Count words, characters and sentences in text
Continue with another tool
How To Word Counter
Follow along with the steps below
Step 1
Paste or type your text
Click into the text box and paste the content you want to measure, or start typing directly. The tool accepts everything from a single sentence to long documents.
Step 2
Read the live count
As soon as text appears, the word and character totals update automatically. There is no button to press and no waiting for results.
Step 3
Edit and recount instantly
Add, trim, or rewrite your text and watch the numbers adjust in real time. Keep editing until you hit your target word or character count.
Need to know exactly how long your text is? This free online word counter lets you paste any text and instantly count words and characters right in your browser. Whether you are checking an essay against a limit, trimming a meta description, or staying inside a social media cap, the count updates as you type. No sign-up, no software to install, and your text stays on your own device.
The Word Counter is a fast, free text analysis tool that displays the total word count and character count for any content you enter. Just paste or type and read the live numbers, with no downloads or registration required. It is ideal for students, writers, marketers, and anyone working within strict length requirements who wants an instant, accurate count from any device or browser.
What you can do with Word Counter
- Checking an essay or college assignment against a required word limit
- Trimming a meta description or title tag to fit search engine character caps
- Staying within character limits for tweets, captions, and other social posts
- Measuring blog posts or articles to meet editorial length guidelines
- Verifying that a cover letter or bio fits an application's word restriction
A word counter scans your text and tallies the number of words and characters, giving you a live total as you write or paste. People use it to meet essay and assignment word limits, fit content into character caps for social posts and ads, or simply gauge reading length. This tool runs in your browser, so the text you paste is processed on your device and is not stored on a server. It is completely free, needs no account, and works on any phone, tablet, or computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Word Counter free to use?
Yes, the Word Counter is completely free with no sign-up, subscription, or hidden charges. You can count as much text as you like, as often as you like.
Does the Word Counter store or upload my text?
No. The tool runs in your browser, so your text is processed on your own device and is not saved to a server. Nothing is kept after you close the page.
What is the difference between word count and character count?
Word count tells you how many words your text contains, while character count tells you the total number of individual letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols. Many limits use one or the other, so the tool shows both.
Can I count words in a long document with this tool?
Yes, you can paste long passages or entire documents and the Word Counter will tally the totals instantly. The count updates as soon as the text is in the box.
Do I need to install anything to use the Word Counter?
No installation is needed. It works directly in any modern web browser on a phone, tablet, or computer with no apps or plugins required.
Does the character count include spaces?
The character count reflects every character you type, including spaces and punctuation, so you can see the true length of your text exactly as written.