Free Word Counter
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Your text never leaves your browser. Nothing is stored, sent, or logged.
How to use this word counter
- Paste or type your text into the box above.
- Word count, character count, and sentence count update instantly.
- Click the copy icon next to any number to copy it to your clipboard.
- Hit Clear to reset and start over.
What can you use a word counter for?
A free word counter is useful any time you need to check length or stay within a limit:
Essays & academic papers
Blog posts & articles
Social media captions
SEO meta descriptions
Cover letters & resumes
Email subject lines
Book & novel chapters
Subtitles & scripts
Frequently asked questions
- How do I count words online?
- Paste or type your text into the input field above. The word count updates instantly as you type — no button to click.
- Does the character count include spaces?
- Yes. The character count includes all characters: letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces.
- How are sentences counted?
- Sentences are counted by detecting ending punctuation — periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?). Each punctuated ending counts as one sentence.
- Is there a limit to how much text I can paste?
- No limit. The counter runs entirely in your browser — no text is sent to any server.
- Is this word counter free?
- Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no account, no limits — ever.
- Is my text private?
- Yes, completely. All counting happens directly in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, never stored, and never logged. You can safely paste confidential documents, drafts, or sensitive content.
- How many words should a blog post be?
- For SEO, most guides recommend 1,500–2,500 words for in-depth articles. Short posts can perform well at 600–1,000 words if the content is focused and high quality.