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Word Counter

Count words and characters instantly.

Words: 0
Characters: 0

How does Word Counter work?

Word Counter updates a live word and character count as you type or paste text, calculated entirely in your browser. Words are counted by splitting on whitespace, so the count matches what most word processors report.

How to use it

  1. Paste or type your text into the box.
  2. Read the word and character totals below it, which update instantly.
  3. Edit the text and watch the counts update in real time — no button needs to be clicked.

Common use cases

  • Checking that an essay, cover letter or assignment meets a required word count.
  • Trimming a social media caption or ad copy to fit a limit.
  • Estimating reading time or content length before publishing.

Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?
"Hello world" counts as two words regardless of how many spaces separate them, since text is split on runs of whitespace.
Does it count characters too?
Yes, the total character count (including spaces) is shown alongside the word count.

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