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Word Counter

Paste your text and instantly see your word count, reading time, and 6 more stats — free, no signup needed.

Your text
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Statistics

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Words

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Characters (with spaces)

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Characters (no spaces)

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Sentences

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Paragraphs

Reading time

Speaking time

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Unique words

Avg word length

Longest word

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Syllables

Reading level

How to Use This Word Counter

Step 1

Paste your draft or start typing in the box on the left

Step 2

Every stat updates instantly as you type — no clicking needed

Step 3

Check reading time to see how long it takes someone to read your text

Step 4

Hit Copy all to grab every stat as plain text

What Is Word Counter?

Ever finish writing and wonder if you've hit the word limit? Paste your text here and you'll know in seconds.

Writers use it to hit blog post targets. Students use it for essay requirements. Marketers keep their copy tight. Whatever you're writing, knowing your count shouldn't slow you down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Word Counter free to use?

Completely free, forever. No account, no hidden limits. Just open and start.

Tip: Bookmark it — you'll use it more than you think.

Who should use Word Counter?

Anyone who writes. Blog posts, essays, captions, emails — if you have a word limit this is for you.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, works perfectly on phone and tablet.

Does it count in real time?

Yes — every keystroke updates instantly.

Tip: Paste a full article to see reading time immediately.

What counts as a word?

Any characters separated by a space. "hello world" = 2 words.

Tip: Use unique words stat to spot repetition.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

Tip: Safe to paste confidential documents.

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