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Free Word Counter
Instantly count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Useful for essays, social media posts, and content with length limits. Free, no sign-up needed.
How it works
Three steps to know your numbers.
01
Paste your text
Copy any text — an essay, email, article, or social post — and paste it into the box above.
02
View instant counts
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live as you type. No button needed.
03
Meet your limits
Use the stats to trim or expand your text to hit essay word counts, character limits, or reading time targets.
FAQ
Common questions.
What does this tool count?
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading time (at 238 words/min), and estimated speaking time (at 130 words/min) — all updated in real time.
Does it update in real time?
Yes, counts update instantly as you type or paste text — no button to press, no page reload. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Is there a text length limit?
No, paste text of any length. The counter handles everything from a short tweet to a multi-chapter document without slowing down.
Is this useful for social media posts?
Yes, it helps you stay within character limits for platforms like Twitter/X (280 characters), LinkedIn posts, Instagram captions, and more.