Word Counter. Instant & Free.
Paste any text and instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), line count, and sentence count updating in real time as you type or paste. Works for essays, articles, emails, captions, and any other writing. Your text never leaves your browser.
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How it works
Paste your text
Type or paste any amount of text into the editor - articles, essays, emails, anything.
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Word count, character count, line count, and sentence count update in real time as you type.
Copy or clear
Use the copy button to copy your text, or clear it and start fresh.
Frequently asked questions
No. Paste as much text as you want - the counter handles everything in real time.
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.
Words are counted by splitting on whitespace. Hyphenated words like "well-being" count as one word.
Yes. Both totals are shown: characters including spaces, and characters excluding spaces.
Sentences are detected by periods, exclamation marks, and question marks. It is an approximation and may not be perfect for all text types.