Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly with our free online text counter.
Words
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Characters
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Characters Without Spaces
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Enter or Paste Your Text
Your word and character counts update automatically.
Private Browser-Based Text Counting
Your text is processed directly in your browser by the current tool. It does not need to be sent to a ConvertTools processing server for counting.
Free Online Word Counter
ConvertTools Word Counter helps you quickly measure the length of articles, essays, assignments, reports, social media posts, product descriptions and other written content.
The counter updates automatically while you type and displays words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time.
How to Count Words Online
- Open the Word Counter tool.
- Type or paste your text into the text area.
- View the word, character, sentence and paragraph totals.
- Check the estimated reading time if needed.
- Copy or clear your text using the available buttons.
What Does the Word Counter Measure?
Word Count
See the number of words in your text instantly as you type or paste content.
Character Count
Check the total number of characters as well as characters excluding spaces.
Sentences & Paragraphs
Estimate how many sentences and paragraphs are present in the entered text.
Reading Time
Get a simple estimated reading time based on the number of words in your text.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
Type or paste your text into the editor and the word counter automatically calculates words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
Is the word counter free?
Yes. The ConvertTools word counter is free to use and does not require registration.
Does the tool count spaces as characters?
The tool shows both total characters and characters without spaces so you can compare both values.
How is reading time calculated?
The reading time estimate is based on an average reading speed of approximately 200 words per minute.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
The current word counter runs directly in your browser, so your text does not need to be uploaded to a ConvertTools processing server.