Free Word Counter

Count words and characters online in real time, with live sentence, paragraph, page, and reading-time stats as you type - no sign-up.

Last updated: July 2026
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Word goal Set a target to track progress
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Words
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Characters
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Total includes spaces; the sub-count excludes them
0 without spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Pages
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Reading Time
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Reading at ~180 words/min; speaking at ~130 words/min
Speaking: 0 sec
Reading Level
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Based on the Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level formula
Most-Used Words
Start typing to see your most-used words and their frequency.
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Unique Words
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Avg. Word Length
Longest Word
How It Works

Count Words in Real Time

No buttons to click - your stats update as you type.

Type or paste your text
Drop your content directly into the box - an essay, blog draft, email, or social caption. You can also paste from your clipboard or load a quick sample to try the tool instantly.
Watch your stats update live
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, pages, reading time, and reading level all refresh instantly with every keystroke - no need to click anything.
Refine until you hit your target
Keep an eye on the word and page counts as you edit, so you stay within assignment limits or platform constraints without needing a separate tool.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our word counter tool.

Yes. This word counter is completely free and unlimited, with no sign-up required. It counts words and characters in real time and adds sentences, paragraphs, pages, reading time, and reading level for full text analysis.

Just type or paste your text into the box. The tool counts words and characters live as you type - there is no button to click. Word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, pages, reading time, and reading level all update instantly with every keystroke.

A typical page holds about 250 words single-spaced (12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins) or around 500 words for a dense single-spaced page. This word counter estimates pages at roughly 250 words per page, and our Words to Pages tool lets you convert exact counts for MLA, APA, and other formats.

Yes. The character count includes spaces, punctuation marks, and special characters, so it works as a word counter with spaces. This matches the character limits used by social media posts, meta descriptions, and application fields.

Yes. Paste your essay, assignment, cover letter, or blog draft and watch the word and page counts update live so you stay within your limit. The reading time and reading level metrics also help you keep the writing clear for your audience.

Yes, the tool supports multiple languages including German, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Whether you need a Spanish word counter, an Arabic word counter, or a word counter for French, it provides accurate word and character counts for texts in these languages.

A word counter is a tool that quickly calculates the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in a text. It helps writers stay within word limits and provides extra metrics like reading time and reading level for better content management.

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