Writing and document checks
Word Counter
Real-time character and word count
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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
Check captions, forms, papers, or translations while viewing Characters, Characters (no spaces), Chinese characters, Words, Lines, and Paragraphs.
How to use it
Paste or type; seven cards update live. Reading time uses 500 Chinese characters and 200 English words per minute. Select Clear for a new draft.
How to read the result
Words counts A–Z runs only; can't becomes two. Han uses Unicode, and numbers or emoji are not English words.
Privacy and limits
Text stays in this browser and is not uploaded. Clipboard sync, extensions, or shared screens may expose private drafts.
One emoji may count as two characters. Platforms treat URLs differently; check their counter.
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.