Word Counter Online
Need a quick word count for an essay, email, or social post? Paste your text and get instant counts without signing up.
The counter updates in real time and also shows character and sentence counts for extra context.
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How It Works
Paste the text you want to measure.
Review the live word count as you edit.
Use the results for writing, SEO, or length limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the word counter update in real time?
Yes. As you type or paste, the word count updates instantly.
Does it include numbers or symbols?
Words are counted by whitespace-separated tokens, so numbers are included as words.
Are spaces included in the word count?
No. Spaces are not words, but they are included in the character count.
Is my text stored?
No. All analysis happens in your browser and nothing is saved.