Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and more. Runs entirely in your browser.
How to Use the Word Counter
Paste or type your text into the box above. All statistics update instantly as you type — no button to press, no page reload.
What Does This Tool Count?
Words
Words are split on whitespace. Multiple spaces count as a single separator, so double-spacing won't inflate your count.
Characters
Total character count including spaces, punctuation, and numbers — the raw length of your text string.
Sentences
Counted by terminal punctuation: periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?). Works for the vast majority of standard English writing.
Paragraphs
Each block of text separated by a blank line counts as one paragraph — the standard paragraph separator in plain text.
Reading Time
Based on 200 WPM, the average adult reading speed for comprehension. Result rounds up to the nearest minute.
Average Word Length
Total letters divided by word count. A higher number generally indicates more complex or technical vocabulary.
Unique Words
Count of distinct words (case-insensitive, punctuation stripped). A useful measure of vocabulary diversity in a piece of writing.
When Do You Need a Word Counter?
- Academic writing: essays and assignments commonly have word count limits or minimums (500 words, 2,000 words, etc.).
- Blog posts: longer posts (1,500–2,500 words) tend to rank better in search engines for competitive topics.
- Social media: Twitter/X allows 280 characters; LinkedIn posts perform best under 1,300 characters.
- Freelance writing: many clients pay by the word — knowing your count keeps billing accurate.
- NaNoWriMo: the annual novel-writing challenge requires 50,000 words in November — word count tracking is essential.
Privacy
Your text never leaves your browser. All counting happens locally in JavaScript — nothing is sent to any server.
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