Free Online Word Counter

This word counter helps you measure the length and structure of your text in real time: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines. It also estimates reading time based on your preferred words-per-minute speed. Perfect for students, writers, editors, marketers, and developers who need accurate counts instantly.

Accurate, fast, and privacy-friendly

The tool runs directly in your browser, no sign-up or uploads. Results update as you type. You can choose whether to count numbers as words and whether hyphens should split words. It works in English and French and handles Unicode text (accents, emojis, non-Latin scripts).

Use cases

Students checking essay limits, content creators optimizing titles and meta descriptions, authors polishing manuscripts, or developers preparing data: this online word counter makes your workflow simpler. Bookmark it for quick access.