Word Counter Online
Type or paste your text below — word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live, entirely in your browser.
Type or paste your text
Never uploaded
Counting happens entirely in your browser — your text never touches our servers.
Live counting
No button to click — every count updates instantly as you type or paste.
Free, no limit
No account, and no limit on how much text you can paste.
What is a Word Counter?
A word counter counts the words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in a piece of text — useful for meeting a word limit on an essay or article, staying under a character limit for a tweet or meta description, or just checking how long something is before sending it.
How to Count Words Online
- Type or paste your text. Start typing directly into the box, paste text you already have, or click "Upload a file" to load a .txt file.
- Read the live counts. Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time all update instantly — no button to click.
- Edit and recheck. Keep editing your text; the counts stay in sync the whole time.
How Each Count Works
Words are counted by splitting on whitespace. Characters are shown two ways — with spaces (the total length) and without (letters, digits, and punctuation only), since word-limit rules sometimes specify one or the other. Sentences are counted by splitting on ., !, and ?. Paragraphs are counted by splitting on blank lines. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, a commonly used average adult silent-reading speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in my text?
Paste or type your text into the box — the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live as you type, with no button to click.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes — both counts are shown side by side, since word-limit rules (essays, tweets, meta descriptions) sometimes specify one or the other.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, a commonly used average adult silent-reading speed, rounded to the nearest minute.
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?
Sentences are counted by splitting on ., !, and ? — paragraphs are counted by splitting on blank lines, matching how most word processors count them.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Every count is computed entirely in your browser as you type — your text is never sent to CurePDF's servers.
Is the word counter free?
Yes, with no account required and no limit on how much text you can paste.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, it works the same in a mobile browser as on desktop, including live counting as you type.
Can I upload a text file instead of pasting?
Yes — click "Upload a file" and choose any .txt file; its contents load straight into the box, the same as pasting.