Word Counter
Count words online instantly with this free word counter. Check characters, characters without spaces and sentences as you type.
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How to use the word counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the word, character and sentence totals, which update as you write.
- Use Copy Text to copy your text or Clear to start again.
A word counter helps whenever writing has a limit: school essays, application answers, blog posts, product descriptions or captions. Here a word is a run of letters or numbers, so a hyphenated word such as "well-known" or a contraction such as "don't" counts as one word.
Frequently asked questions
How does the word counter work?
It reads your text in your browser and counts each group of letters or numbers as one word. Hyphenated words and contractions count once, and lone symbols such as dashes are ignored.
Does it work with Urdu and other languages?
Yes. Words are counted using Unicode letters, so Urdu, Arabic, Hindi and other scripts are supported.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser and your text is not sent to our server.
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