Word Counter

Yes, completely free with no usage limits. Count as many documents as you need, as often as you want.

Our counter matches the algorithms used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Hyphenated words count as one word, and contractions like 'don't' count as one word—just like standard word processors.

Yes! The counter works with any language that uses spaces between words—English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and more. For languages like Chinese or Japanese that don't use spaces, character count is more meaningful than word count.

You can paste hundreds of thousands of words without slowdown. We've tested with full-length novels. The only limit is your browser's memory.

We use 275 words per minute for silent reading, which is the average speed for adult readers according to readability research. For speaking time, we use 150 words per minute—a clear, comfortable presentation pace.

Absolutely. We show both counts: total characters and characters excluding spaces. Some platforms count spaces, others don't—now you're covered either way.

Yes. Punctuation, symbols, and emojis all count as characters. This is especially important for social media where every character matters.

Never. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text doesn't touch our servers. When you close the tab, it's gone—we have no record of what you counted.

Definitely. Students use our counter for college essays, research papers, thesis chapters, and scholarship applications. The counts match what your professor will see in Word.

Yes, the interface is fully responsive. Count words from your phone or tablet just as easily as from a desktop computer.

A sentence ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point. A paragraph is a block of text separated by blank lines or indentation. We count both to help you analyze document structure.

Yes! The text area is fully editable. Make changes, add content, or delete sections—the statistics update instantly with every keystroke.