Word Counter
Count the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in a piece of text as you type.
The numbers that matter for writing
Almost every piece of writing has a limit or a target attached to it: an essay with a word count, a tweet with a character cap, a meta description that has to fit, a bio that has to be short. This tallies words, characters, sentences and paragraphs live, so you can see exactly where you stand without pasting into a word processor to check.
Paste or type your text and the counts update with every keystroke.
Words or characters?
Which number you care about depends on where the text is going. Essays and articles are usually judged by word count; social posts, form fields and SMS by characters, sometimes with and without spaces counted differently. Having all of them at once means you are covered whichever limit applies, and you can trim to fit with confidence rather than guessing.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes — it shows the character count both ways, since some limits include spaces and some do not.
Does the count update as I type?
Yes. Every count refreshes live as you edit the text.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The counting happens in your browser and the text stays on your device.