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Word Counter — Count Words & Characters Free

Count words, chars, sentences. Works entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

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What is Word Counter?

Word Counter is a free browser-based text utility that processes your content instantly in your browser. No data is sent to a server. Works with any text you paste or type, with results appearing in real time.

This tool lets you count words, chars, sentences without installing any software or creating an account. Everything runs directly in your browser for maximum privacy. Your files and data never leave your device.

Use it for quick tasks at any time from any device — desktop, tablet or mobile. No subscription, no ads, no limits.

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Instant results
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100% private
Files stay on your device
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Mobile ready
Works on any device

How to use Word Counter

  1. Paste or type your text into the input box
  2. Word count, character count, sentence count and reading time update live
  3. Use the detailed breakdown to check paragraph and line statistics
  4. Copy specific metrics or screenshot the full analysis

Why use OnlineToolsPlus?

Text tools on OnlineToolsPlus process all content locally in your browser — nothing is transmitted to a server. This means your private documents, legal text, client content and personal writing stay on your device. The tools handle Unicode correctly, support all languages and produce instant results for any text size.

Frequently asked questions

What metrics does the word counter show?
Word count, character count with spaces, character count without spaces, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time at 238 words per minute.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on 238 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed from research studies. This is an estimate. Actual reading speed varies by individual and content complexity.
Does it count words in real time?
Yes. All counts update instantly as you type or paste without needing to click anything.
Is there a character limit?
No. Paste as much text as you need. The counter handles documents of any length.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser.
How are words counted?
Words are sequences of characters separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words are typically counted as one word. Numbers count as words.

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Last updated: April 11, 2026

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