Is this word counter free?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Paste, type or open a text file and the statistics update live in your browser.

Is my text uploaded or stored?

No. The counting happens locally in your browser tab. This tool does not upload your text or save it on a server.

Why can two word counters give different results?

Tools handle hyphenated words, numbers, URLs, abbreviations, emoji, decimal numbers and scripts without spaces differently. When an exact limit matters, compare every draft with the same counter.

How are reading and speaking time calculated?

Reading time uses about 200 words per minute and speaking time about 130 words per minute. Real speed depends on the reader, language, text difficulty and pauses.

How should Japanese text be counted?

Japanese usually does not separate words with spaces, so the character count is the reliable main figure. A spaces-based word count is best treated as a rough guide for space-separated or mixed text.

Free Word Counter – Count Words & Characters Online

Free Word Counter – Count Words & Characters Online

Free word counter. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time live in your browser. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.