1. Type or paste
Enter your text in the box above. Counts update live with every keystroke.
Text tools
Word Counter
A word counter is a free browser tool that counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time instantly as you type. It also shows the UTF-8 byte count, runs entirely in JavaScript with no install or signup, and your text never leaves your device.
Live counts
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Reading time
- 0
- Bytes (UTF-8)
- 0
How to use
2. Read the stats
Check words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time, and UTF-8 bytes.
3. Copy or clear
Use Copy to grab your text, or Clear to start over.
FAQ
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting happens in your browser with JavaScript — your text never leaves your device.
How are words counted?
Words are sequences of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated compounds count as one word.
What is the byte count for?
The UTF-8 byte count shows the encoded size of your text, which is useful when a form or application has a byte limit instead of a character limit.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time assumes an average speed of 200 words per minute for English text.