Word Counter Online — Free, Private, Unlimited
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Paste or type any text below and get an instant word count alongside character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time — all calculated locally in your browser without sending a single byte to our servers.
How it works
- 1 Paste or type your text Click the text area and paste your content, or start typing. The tool accepts any plain text — essays, articles, emails, or code comments.
- 2 Read your statistics instantly Word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update in real time with every keystroke. No button to press.
- 3 Use the results Apply the numbers to your assignment word limit, social media character caps, or readability checks. No account needed.
Your data stays private
All processing happens entirely in your browser. No files, text, or data are ever sent to our servers. You can disconnect from the internet and this tool will still work.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this word counter work?
- Paste or type text into the box. The counter splits the text on whitespace to count words and uses punctuation patterns to detect sentences — all inside your browser using JavaScript, with zero server calls.
- Is this word counter free?
- Yes, completely free. There is no signup, no usage limit, no paid tier, and no ads inside the tool — now or ever.
- Does it count characters with and without spaces?
- Yes. We show the total character count (including spaces) and the character count with spaces removed, so you can satisfy both kinds of platform limits.
- Is there a word or character limit?
- No. Paste as much text as you like. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so the only practical limit is your device's available memory.
- How is reading time calculated?
- We use 200 words per minute — the commonly cited average adult reading speed for English text — and round up to the nearest minute.
- Does my text get saved or sent anywhere?
- No. Your text never leaves your device. There are no analytics on text content, no clipboard access beyond what you explicitly paste, and no network requests from the tool itself.