How do I count words online for free?

Paste your text into our Word Counter and get instant word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time — completely free, no sign-up.

Does the word counter include spaces in the character count?

Yes. We show both character count with spaces and without spaces as separate stats.

No, there is no limit. The tool processes everything in your browser so it handles large texts easily.

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time. Paste or type any text below to get instant statistics.

Words

Characters

Sentences

Min Read

Chars (no spaces)0

Paragraphs0

Avg word length0

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