Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly.
Count words and characters instantly
Paste or type your text and the counter updates live — words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs. Nothing is uploaded; everything is counted directly in your browser.
Who needs a word counter?
Students writing essays with strict limits (a 1,500-word assignment, a 250-word abstract). Writers and bloggers hitting target lengths — most SEO articles aim for 1,000–2,000 words. Marketers fitting copy into hard limits: Google Ads headlines (30 characters), meta descriptions (~155 characters), tweets (280 characters), Instagram bios (150 characters). Job seekers keeping cover letters under one page (roughly 400 words).
Words vs characters — which limit applies?
Academic work almost always uses word limits, while ads, titles and social media use character limits. This tool shows both at once so you never have to guess which one you're up against.
Tips for trimming text
If you're over the limit: remove filler phrases ("in order to" → "to", "due to the fact that" → "because"), cut adverbs, and split long sentences — shorter sentences usually expose words you don't need.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word count match Microsoft Word?
Yes for normal text — both count whitespace-separated words. Tiny differences can appear with hyphenated words or special symbols, which different tools treat differently.
Are characters counted with or without spaces?
Both are shown separately. Social networks and ad platforms count spaces, so use the "with spaces" number for those limits.
Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?
No practical limit — even book-length manuscripts count instantly because everything runs locally in your browser.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. The text never leaves your device — counting happens entirely in your browser, and nothing is saved when you close the page.