Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Updates as you type. No data is sent to the server.
Statistics
Word Counter Tips
Words
Words are counted as sequences of characters separated by whitespace.
Characters
Character count includes spaces and all visible characters.
Sentences & paragraphs
Sentences are detected by . ! ? ; Paragraphs are split by blank lines.
Privacy
Counting runs in your browser; your text is never sent to any server.
Secure & Private
Your text is never sent to a server; counting is local.
Live count
Words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update as you type.
Writers & editors
Useful for articles, essays, and content with length limits.
Completely Free
No signup, no limits.
Word and Character Counter Online
Our word counter and character counter count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type. Ideal for writers, students, and editors who need to meet length requirements. All counting runs in your browser.
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How to Use
Type or paste
Enter your text in the box. Statistics update automatically as you type or paste.
Check limits
Use the counts to stay within word or character limits for articles, essays, or forms.
FAQs About Word Counter
Is the word counter free?
Yes. It runs in your browser and does not send your text anywhere.
How are words counted?
Words are sequences of characters separated by spaces (or other whitespace). Punctuation attached to words is included in that word.
Does it work for other languages?
Yes. Counting is based on spaces and punctuation; it works for any language that uses similar spacing.
Is my text stored?
No. Everything is processed in your browser only; nothing is sent to our servers.
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