Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Free, private, in-browser.
What is a word counter?
A word counter is a tool that counts the words in a piece of text and reports related statistics such as characters, sentences, lines, and paragraphs. Writers, students, and editors use a word counter to hit assignment limits, keep blog posts at the right length, and check that titles, captions, and meta descriptions fit platform restrictions.
This free word counter runs entirely in your browser. Paste or type any text and click Count to see the total word count alongside characters with and without spaces, sentences, lines, and paragraphs. There is no upload, no signup, and no limit, so you can check a single sentence or an entire manuscript — and your text never leaves your device.
How to count words online
- Paste or type your text into the box above — anything from a paragraph to a full document.
- Click the Count button and the tool instantly reports words, characters, sentences, lines, and paragraphs.
- Review the results in the stat grid; edit your text and click Count again to re-measure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the word counter free?
Yes — completely free with no limits, no signup, and nothing to install. Count as many documents as you like, as often as you like.
Is my text uploaded?
No — counting happens entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and nothing is stored or tracked.
How do I count words in a paragraph?
Paste the paragraph into the box and click Count — the tool reports words, characters, sentences, lines, and paragraphs at once.
Does the word count match Microsoft Word?
It is very close. Both tools split text on whitespace, so counts normally agree unless your document uses unusual spacing, footnotes, or text boxes.