Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
All text counting happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Real-time counting as you type with instant updates.
Once loaded, count words without internet connection.
No subscriptions, no hidden costs, completely free.
This word counter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. When you count words and characters, the processing happens completely on your device. We never upload your text to any server, which means your essays, articles, manuscripts, and creative writing remain completely private and secure.
Unlike online services that require text uploads, our client-side approach ensures zero data collection, zero server processing, and zero privacy concerns. Your text never leaves your computer.
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace and punctuation boundaries. Hyphenated words count as one word. Numbers and symbols are counted as words if they're separated by spaces.
Character count includes everything - letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation. Word count excludes punctuation and only counts actual words separated by spaces.
Reading time is calculated using an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute, which is the typical speed for adults reading standard text. Complex technical content may take longer.
Yes! This tool is completely free with no hidden costs or subscriptions. We believe privacy-first tools should be accessible to everyone.
We use Google Analytics to track page views for website improvement, but we never see, store, or collect your text. All processing happens locally in your browser.