Free Word Counter
Accurately count words, characters, and sentences in your text
Our fast and simple tool lets you count and analyse text in real time. Whether you are writing an essay, a social media post, or a professional article, this free word counter helps you stay within limits and work more efficiently.
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How to use the free word counter
Enter your text
Type or paste your text into the box at the top to start counting words instantly.
Check the results
The tool shows your word count, character count, and sentence count instantly as you type.
Start again
With one click, you can copy your text or clear the box for a new entry.
What can our word counting tool do?
Check length
Quickly confirm whether your work meets a required word count or target length.
Improve readability
Spot sentences that are too long and adjust your structure to make the text easier to read.
Fine tune speaking time
Use reading and speaking time estimates to match your content to a presentation, video, or speech.
Features included in this free word counter
Our word counter includes advanced options to help you analyse and improve your writing.
- Set a goal
Enter a target word count and track your progress in real time, which is helpful for assignments and deadlines. - Words
Shows the total number of words in your text, which is the most commonly used stat. - Unique words
Shows how many different words you used, which can highlight repetition and vocabulary variety. - Sentences
Counts the number of sentences to help you review structure and pacing. - Paragraphs
Counts paragraphs so you can check layout and logical flow. - Characters
Counts all characters, including spaces, which is useful for platforms with strict limits. - Pages
Estimates how many A4 pages your text would take with typical formatting settings. - Reading time
Estimates how long it takes an average reader to read your text, helpful for web content length. - Speaking time
Estimates how long it would take to read the text aloud, useful for speeches and presentations. - Long sentences
Flags sentences that contain 20 words or more, since long sentences can reduce clarity. - Word frequency
Shows how often words, two word phrases, or three word phrases appear, useful for SEO and style checks.