Word Counter – Count Words & Characters Free Online
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time as you type — live, free, and private.
Word Counter
Live counts as you type — words, characters, sentences and more.
Top keywords
Type or paste text to see the most frequent keywords.
How to Count Words Online Free
Paste or type, and the numbers move in real time:
- Type or paste your text into the box — or press Load sample text to see it in action.
- Watch the live counts. Words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs update as you type.
- Check the times. Estimated reading time (at 200 words per minute) and speaking time (150 wpm) sit right below the stats.
- Scan the keywords. The top-words list shows what your text keeps repeating — handy before you submit an essay.
- Clear when done. One button empties the box.
Common Questions
What counts as a word?
Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated terms like well-known count as one word.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens inside your browser on your own device — paste your draft with confidence.
How accurate is the reading time?
It is an estimate at 200 words per minute, the standard average for silent reading. Dense or technical text takes longer in real life.
Is it really free?
Yes. No account, no limits on text length.
Does it work in dark mode?
Yes — it follows your system theme automatically, or flip it with the theme button.