Create & Write
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, and see your reading time instantly. Free, fast and private.
Keyword density
Words that appear at least twice will be listed here.
| Word | Count | Density |
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Your text stays on your device. The counting runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is uploaded, saved or logged.
How to use the word counter
- Type or paste your text into the box. The numbers update as you go.
- Check the word and character totals against your limit, such as an essay requirement or a social media post.
- Use the reading and speaking time to plan an article, a video script or a presentation.
- Look at the keyword density table to spot words you repeat too often.
How the numbers are counted
Words: a word is a run of letters or digits. An apostrophe or hyphen between letters stays inside the word, so “don’t” and “well-known” each count as one word. For Chinese, Japanese and Thai, which are written without spaces, the tool uses your browser’s built-in dictionary to find word boundaries.
Characters: each visible symbol counts once, including emoji. The “no spaces” figure leaves out spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Sentences and paragraphs: sentences are detected from punctuation, and every non-empty line counts as a paragraph.
Reading and speaking time: estimated at about 238 words per minute for silent reading and 130 words per minute for speaking aloud. Real speed varies by person and content.
Example
Text: Small tools make big work easier. Words: 6 · Characters: 33 · Characters (no spaces): 28 · Sentences: 1
Frequently asked questions
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting happens in your browser with JavaScript. Your text is not uploaded, stored or logged, and it disappears when you close or refresh the page.
Why does my word count differ from Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
Different programs split words slightly differently, for example around hyphens, slashes and numbers. Differences are usually a few words in a long document.
Does it work for languages other than English?
Yes. It counts letters and digits in any language, and uses your browser’s word-boundary support for scripts written without spaces. The common-word filter in the keyword density table currently covers English only.
Is there a limit on text length?
There is no fixed limit. Very long texts, such as an entire book, can make typing feel slower on older devices because everything is processed locally.