Word Counter
Count words in real time as you type. Free word counter with characters, sentences, and reading time. No signup.
Processed locally in your browser.
How to use this word counter
Paste an essay, caption, or email. Word count uses alphanumeric tokens, so don’t splits as one word and hyphenated compounds follow the letters.
Writing goals and school limits are easier when the number updates live. Open Reading Time Calculator if you care about minutes more than words.
Example
The quick brown fox has 4 words and 19 characters.
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Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Sequences of letters and numbers, including simple apostrophes in contractions, count as words.
Does it count hyphenated words as one?
well-known is two tokens split on the hyphen. Adjust if your style guide disagrees.
Is text uploaded?
Processed locally in your browser. We do not upload the text to compute a result.
Last reviewed 2026-08-19. Results stay on your device unless you copy them elsewhere.