FREEWord Counter · no signup, unlimited

Free word counter

Paste your text for an instant count of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs — plus reading and speaking time. Runs entirely in your browser; nothing is ever uploaded.

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Word Counter
Live counts · reading & speaking time
Counts update as you type
LIVE COUNT
READY
0WORDS
0CHARACTERS
0NO SPACES
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading time @250 wpm0 sec
Speaking time @130 wpm0 sec
Longest word
100% private — your text never leaves this browser tab.
WHY TEXTSIGHT

A counter that respects your words

Instant & offline

Counts update keystroke-by-keystroke, fully in your browser. No lag, no upload, works without internet.

Privacy-first

We never store or transmit your text. Paste a confidential draft without a second thought.

Built for limits

Tweets, essays, meta descriptions, abstracts — see exactly where you stand against any word or character cap.

HOW TO USE

Three steps, zero setup

1

Paste your text

Drop in a paragraph or a whole document — there's no length limit.

2

Read the counts

Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and timing update instantly.

3

Check it for AI

One click sends your text to the TextSight AI Detector & Humanizer.

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FAQ

Word counter questions

How is a "word" counted?
A word is any sequence of non-space characters separated by whitespace — the same way Microsoft Word and Google Docs count. Hyphenated terms like "well-known" count as one word.
What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?
"Characters" counts every character including spaces, tabs and line breaks. "No spaces" excludes whitespace — useful for platforms (like some social or ad fields) whose limits ignore spaces.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average silent reading speed of 250 words per minute; speaking time assumes 130 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace. Both update live as you type.
Is there a limit on how much text I can paste?
No. The counter is free forever with no word or character cap, and requires no account.
Is my text stored anywhere?
Never. All counting happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server or saved.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — the counter is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktops.