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Word counter

Type or paste your text and watch the word count change with every key. Nothing leaves your browser.

Your text is counted in your browser.

Type or paste up to about 200,000 characters; an emoji can take 2 or more. It isn't saved and never leaves this page.

Count

Words
0
Characters
0
Characters without spaces
0
Paragraphs
0
Sentences (approx.)
0

How to use it

  1. Type or paste your text into the box.
  2. Read the word count at the top: it changes with every key you press.
  3. Below it, see characters with and without spaces, paragraphs and sentences.
  4. Tap "Clear text" to start over.

How it works

A word is anything between spaces that has at least one letter or digit. So "well-being" or a web address counts as one. A lone dash or emoji counts as none.

A paragraph is a block of text separated by at least one blank line; a single line break stays in the same paragraph. A sentence ends with ".", "?", "!" or "…" before a space or the end of the text. That makes the sentence count approximate: "Mr." looks like an ending too.

The counting happens in your browser: your text is never saved or sent to a server. If you need to stay under a character limit, use the character counter.

Example

Your professor asked for a 500 to 800-word essay. You paste your draft and the counter shows 742, so you have 58 words left for the conclusion.

Add or cut a paragraph and the number changes right away, with no button to press.

Frequently asked questions

How do I count the words in my text?

Paste your text into the box and the word count shows up right away. There's no button to press.

What counts as a word?

Anything between spaces with at least one letter or digit. "Well-being", "3.5" and a web address count as one word each; a lone dash or emoji doesn't count.

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. The counting runs in your browser, and the text only exists on this page: close or reload it and it's gone.

How many words can I count?

As many as fit in about 200,000 characters of text; an emoji can take 2 or more. For a longer text, count it in parts and add up the totals.

Why does the sentence count say "approx."?

Because an abbreviation with a period, like "Mr." or "p.", looks like the end of a sentence. Words, characters and paragraphs follow fixed rules.

Does it show reading time?

No. Reading time depends on an average reading speed, and we'd rather not make up a number. With the word count, you can work it out at your own pace.

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