Word Counter – Count Words & Characters Online
Free online word counter from ToolGuru. Paste or type text to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in your browser — no account required.
- Words
- 0
- Characters with spaces
- 0
- Characters without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
Estimated reading time: 0 min (about 200 words per minute).
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Free Online Word Counter
Use this word count tool when you need a quick total for an essay, caption, or form that has a limit. Paste your text and the counts update as you type. The word counter runs in your browser, so you can count words online without creating an account.
What Does the Word Counter Calculate?
Words are groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks — extra spaces do not inflate the total. Characters with spaces is the full length of the text. Characters without spaces ignores whitespace. Sentences are splits on period, question mark, or exclamation mark. Paragraphs are non-empty blocks of lines. Reading time is an estimate at about 200 words per minute, not a precise timer.
How to Count Words
Paste or type into the editor. There is no submit step. Copy the text if you need it elsewhere, or clear the box to start over.
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Privacy
Your text is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. ToolGuru does not store what you paste.
How to Count Words
Step 1
Paste or type your text
Use the editor for an essay, caption, or email. There is no submit button — counts update as you type.
Step 2
Read the statistics
See words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time.
Step 3
Copy or clear
Copy the current text, or clear the editor to start again. Nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this word counter work?
It counts words by splitting on whitespace, so extra spaces and line breaks do not create fake words. Statistics update in real time in your browser.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
Characters with spaces is the full length of your text, including spaces and line breaks. Characters without spaces ignores whitespace so you can see how much of the text is letters and punctuation.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is an estimate at about 200 words per minute. It is a guide for essays and articles, not an exact stopwatch.
Does punctuation count as a word?
Punctuation attached to a word stays with that word. “Hello, world!” is two words.
Is the word counter free?
Yes. Count words and characters without an account or payment.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Your text is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
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