How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- The counts update instantly while you type.
- Edit your text until it fits – your text is kept when you switch tools.
How to count words online
Type or paste your text into the box and the word count updates with every key you press. You can also click Paste to insert text from your clipboard, or Sample to try the word counter with example text. Counting words by hand takes time – here you get your word count online, automatically. The panel next to the box shows the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines at a glance.
A free word counter tool for any text
Use this word counter online to check the number of words in essays, school assignments, blog posts, cover letters, social media posts and translations. There is no sign-up and no length limit, so you can check the word count of a single sentence or a whole book chapter. As an essay word counter it also shows paragraphs and reading time.
How words are counted
A word is any group of letters or numbers. Words with an apostrophe or a hyphen, such as “don’t” and “e-mail”, count as one word, and numbers like “2026” count as words too. These are the same rules Microsoft Word and Google Docs use, so the word count here matches your document.
Reading time and speaking time
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of about 238 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 150 words per minute – useful when you prepare a speech, presentation, podcast or video script and need to know how long it will take.
Find your most used words
The list of most used words shows which words and 2- or 3-word phrases you repeat most. It helps you avoid repetition in essays and check keyword density in blog posts and web pages.
Private by design
Every tool runs inside your browser on your own device. Your text is never sent to a server, so it cannot be seen, stored or shared by anyone.
Frequently asked questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes. This words counter is completely free, with no sign-up, no ads in the text box and no limit on the length of your text.
How do I check word count for an essay?
Copy your essay from Word, Google Docs or any other program and paste it into the box. The number of words appears instantly, together with characters, sentences and paragraphs.
Does it count words the same way as Microsoft Word?
Almost always, yes. Words with hyphens or apostrophes count as one word, and numbers count as words – the same rules Word and Google Docs use.
Can it count the words in just one paragraph?
Yes. Paste only that paragraph – this number of words counter works for a single sentence, a paragraph or a whole document.
How many words is this text?
Paste it into the box and the word count checker shows the total number of words instantly, together with characters and sentences.
How many words are on one page?
With a 12-point font and single spacing, one page holds about 500 words. With double spacing it is about 250 words.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Your words are counted on your own device and never sent to a server. The text is only kept in your browser, so it is still there when you switch to another tool.