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Free Word Counter Online
Whether you are writing an essay, a tweet or a product description, you need to know your length. This free word counter updates live as you type — words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
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How to Use the Word Counter
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Type directly into the box or paste your text.
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Watch the statistics update instantly with every keystroke.
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Check reading time to gauge how long your audience needs.
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Copy your polished text wherever you need it.
Why Use Our Word Counter?
- Live counting. Every metric updates the moment you type or paste.
- Six metrics. Words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
- Works offline in spirit. Counting is instant and local — nothing is sent anywhere.
- Writer-friendly. Ideal for essays, captions, meta descriptions and manuscripts.
Word Counter FAQs
Paste your text into the box above and the word count appears instantly, updating live as you edit.
Both are shown: total characters and characters excluding spaces, so you can match any requirement.
Reading time assumes an average adult speed of about 200 words per minute — a standard benchmark for general content.
No practical limit for typical documents. Very long manuscripts may feel slightly slower on old devices.
Absolutely. Many students use it to hit word-count requirements for essays and applications.
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
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