Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real-time
Advanced Metrics
Most Common Words
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Get comprehensive text analysis instantly with our easy-to-use word counter
Enter Your Text
Type directly into the text area, paste from clipboard, or upload documents (TXT, DOC, DOCX, PDF).
View Real-Time Statistics
Watch as word count, character count, reading time, and other metrics update instantly as you type.
Analyze Advanced Metrics
Explore word frequency, sentence complexity, reading level, and other insights to improve your writing.
Why Choose Our Word Counter?
Professional-grade text analysis with comprehensive features, completely free
100% Secure & Private
Your text is processed locally in your browser. No uploads to servers, complete data privacy guaranteed.
Highly Accurate
Advanced algorithms handle contractions, hyphenated words, and punctuation for precise counts.
Real-Time Updates
See statistics update instantly as you type, with no delays or manual refreshing required.
Completely Free
No hidden costs, watermarks, or limitations. Count unlimited text without registration.
Works Everywhere
Fully responsive design works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Offline Capable
Once loaded, works completely offline. No internet required for text analysis.
Who Benefits from a Word Counter?
Essential tool for writers, students, professionals, and anyone working with text
Writers & Authors
Track article lengths, meet publisher requirements, and analyze writing style and vocabulary usage.
Students & Educators
Ensure essays and assignments meet length requirements, analyze text complexity, and improve writing skills.
Content Creators
Optimize blog posts, social media content, and marketing copy for engagement and platform requirements.
Business Professionals
Craft concise emails, reports, and presentations while monitoring readability and communication effectiveness.
Translators & Linguists
Compare text length across languages, track translation progress, and ensure consistency in terminology.
Researchers & Academics
Analyze research papers, ensure compliance with publication guidelines, and study text characteristics.
Word Counter FAQs
Everything you need to know about counting words and characters online
How accurate is the word counter?
Our word counter uses advanced algorithms to provide highly accurate counts. It properly handles contractions, hyphenated words, and various punctuation scenarios to ensure precise word and character counts that match professional publishing standards.
What text statistics does this tool provide?
Beyond basic word and character counts, we provide sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, word density, average word length, longest word identification, and word frequency analysis. This gives you comprehensive insights into your writing.
Does this work with uploaded documents?
Yes! You can upload TXT, DOC, DOCX, and PDF files. The tool will extract and analyze the text content, providing the same comprehensive statistics as with direct text input. Document processing happens entirely in your browser for maximum security.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. This is the standard used by most publishing platforms and gives a realistic estimate of reading duration for typical content.
Is my text secure when using this counter?
Absolutely! All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your sensitive documents, unpublished works, or confidential content.
Can I use this tool on mobile devices?
Yes, our word counter is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. The interface adapts to your screen size for optimal usability, making it easy to count words on the go.
What's the difference between character count with and without spaces?
Character count with spaces includes all characters plus spaces between words. Character count without spaces excludes spaces, which is useful for certain writing requirements like academic papers or social media posts with character limits.
Does the tool work offline?
Once the page is loaded, the word counter works completely offline. No internet connection is required for text analysis, making it reliable even without network access. Perfect for writing in remote locations or when traveling.