Word Counter

Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly.

Example: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." - 9 words, 44 characters

What this tool does

The word counter instantly counts the words, characters and sentences in any text you paste or type. It updates as you write, so you always know where you stand against a limit.

Why word count matters

Students meeting essay and assignment limits
Writers and bloggers hitting target article lengths
SEO — titles, meta descriptions and content depth
Social media — staying within platform limits

How it counts

Words are counted by splitting your text on spaces and line breaks and ignoring empty fragments, so multiple spaces don't inflate the total. Sentences are estimated from terminal punctuation (. ! ?).

How to use it

Type or paste your text into the box.
Read the live counts as you go.

Reading time

Reading time is estimated at around 200 words per minute, a typical adult reading speed. It's a useful guide for blog posts and presentations, though actual speed varies by reader and difficulty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are words counted?

Words are counted by separating your text at spaces and line breaks and ignoring empty pieces, so extra spaces won't change the total.

Is there a limit to how much text I can paste?

There's no fixed limit for normal use; the tool handles long documents comfortably since it runs in your browser.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes, the character count includes spaces. For a spaces-excluded count, use our character counter tool.

Does this tool store my data?

No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, saved, or shared.