USA AI ToolsWord Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly.
About Word Counter
Word limits appear everywhere: essays, job applications, blog posts, product descriptions and scholarship forms. The Word Counter shows words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time as you type, so you can stay within a limit without guessing. It runs entirely in your browser, which means the text you paste is not uploaded or saved. Writers, students and marketers use it to check length quickly while editing.
Example
Input: a 350-word paragraph. Output: 350 words, about 2,000 characters, 18 sentences, 3 paragraphs and a reading time of 2 minutes. If your essay limit is 300 words, you can see immediately that you need to cut about 50.
Tips for better results
- Check the rules about what counts as a word. Some schools count headings and citations, others do not.
- Use the character count for limits on forms and social posts, since they count letters instead of words.
- Look at the sentence count. Very long average sentences are often a sign to simplify.
Count words, characters, sentences and reading time instantly. It works instantly in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing to upload. Word Counter is part of our collection of 100 free tools in the Writing & Email category.
How to use it
- Enter your information or choose a file in the tool above.
- Your result appears right below the tool.
- Copy the result, or adjust your input and try again.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count hyphenated words as one?
Words joined by hyphens are counted as one word, which matches most word processors.
How is reading time calculated?
It uses an average adult reading speed of about 238 words per minute. Your speed may be faster or slower.
Is Word Counter free to use?
Yes. Word Counter is completely free and you do not need to create an account.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so what you type or choose stays on your device.
How accurate are the results?
Calculations use standard formulas, but always double-check important figures, especially for money, health or legal decisions.