Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly as you type.
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Words
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Characters (with spaces)
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
How to use this tool
A word counter analyzes text and reports word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count in real time. Writers use it to stay within essay or article word limits, students use it to meet assignment requirements, and marketers use it to check that meta descriptions, tweets, or ad copy fit within a platform's character limit.
For example, typing “The quick brown fox jumps.” gives 5 words, 26 characters with spaces, 22 characters without spaces, 1 sentence, and 1 paragraph.
Type or paste your text into the box below. Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update automatically as you type — no button required.
FAQ
Is this word counter free to use?
Yes, this tool is completely free to use with no limits on how often you can use it.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?
No. All counting happens directly in your browser as you type. Your text never leaves your computer.
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?
Sentences are counted by splitting on '.', '!', and '?'. Paragraphs are counted by splitting on blank lines (a paragraph is a block of text separated by an empty line).
Does the character count include spaces?
This tool shows both: "Characters (with spaces)" counts every character including spaces, and "Characters (no spaces)" strips whitespace out. Use whichever matches the limit you're working against — most platform character limits, like social media posts, count spaces.
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