Free Word Counter

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.