Word Counter
Live counts for essays, posts and limits.
Runs on your device
At a glance
- Input:
- Text you type or paste
- Processing:
- Runs locally in your browser
- Privacy:
- Your files stay on your device — nothing is uploaded to a server
About this tool
A precise counter for writers working against limits — live totals for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
How to use it
- Type or paste text into the editor.
- Watch all counters update live.
- Use Clear to start over — nothing is stored.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any run of visible characters separated by whitespace counts as one word — the same convention as most word processors. Hyphenated words count as one.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens locally on each keystroke; your text never leaves the browser tab.
Does it handle languages without spaces?
Space-delimited counting undercounts scripts like Japanese or Chinese. Character and character-without-spaces counts remain accurate for those.