Free Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly.
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Avg word length
How to use the Word Counter
- 1Paste or type your text into the text field.
- 2Statistics update live: words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
- 3Use Clear to start over or Copy to copy the text back to your clipboard.
Features
- Live counting while you type
- Characters with and without spaces
- Sentence and paragraph detection
- Estimated reading time
- 100% client-side — your text never leaves your browser
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter define a word?
Any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. Numbers and symbols count as words too.
Is there a text length limit?
No practical limit — the counter works with books-length texts since everything runs locally in your browser.
Can I count words in any language?
Yes. The counter works with any language that separates words with spaces, including German, English, French, Spanish and more.
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About the Word Counter
Paste any text and see the number of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs update live as you type — plus estimated reading time. The Word Counter runs entirely in your browser — your data is processed locally and never uploaded to a server. Explore more Text tools or browse all free online tools.