Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly.
About Word Counter
Count words instantly with our free online word counter tool. Get accurate word counts for essays, articles, blog posts, and any text content. See additional statistics including character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
Key Features & Benefits
Accurate Word Count
Precisely counts words in any language, handling hyphenated words and contractions correctly.
Reading Time Estimate
See how long your text takes to read at average reading speed (200-250 words per minute).
Paragraph Analysis
Get counts for paragraphs, sentences, and average words per sentence.
Real-Time Updates
Word count updates instantly as you type or paste text.
How to Use Word Counter
Paste or Type Text
Enter your text in the input area. Copy from Word, Google Docs, or any source.
View Word Count
See your word count instantly, along with characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
Check Reading Time
Review the estimated reading time for your content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hyphenated words (like "well-known") are counted as one word, following standard convention.
Yes, our counter works with English, Spanish, French, German, and most other languages.
We show both: characters including spaces (for Twitter limits) and excluding spaces (for other uses).
You can count up to 100,000 words. For longer texts, consider breaking them into sections.
Why Use Our Word Counter?
Meeting word count requirements is essential for essays, assignments, and content creation. Our word counter gives you instant, accurate counts plus valuable insights about your writing.