Word Counter
Real-time character and word count
Quick guide
What can Word Counter help you do?
Free online word counter. Count characters (with/without spaces), words, lines, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in real time.
Best for
Useful for quick file work, text cleanup, calculations, content creation, and website or AI checks.
How to use it
Open the tool, enter or upload what it asks for, then copy or download the result directly.
Privacy and limits
Most tools run in your browser with no sign-in. Very large files or older devices may hit browser memory limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Each whitespace/punctuation-separated sequence of letters is counted as one word.
How are Chinese characters counted?
Characters in the Unicode CJK Unified Ideographs range are counted as Chinese characters.
How is reading time estimated?
Based on ~200 wpm for English and ~500 characters/min for Chinese.
Is my text stored?
No. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.
How are paragraphs counted?
Paragraphs are separated by blank lines.