Is my text stored or sent anywhere?

No — this tool counts entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is transmitted or saved.

How is a word defined here?

Any sequence of characters separated by whitespace counts as one word — this matches how most word processors count words.

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text instantly as you type or paste.

Your text

Words

Characters

No Spaces

Sentences

Paragraphs

How It Works

Word and character counts

Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace. Characters are counted both including and excluding spaces, useful for platforms with strict character limits.

Sentences and paragraphs

Sentences are estimated by counting sentence-ending punctuation (periods, question marks, exclamation points). Paragraphs are counted as blocks of text separated by blank lines.

Example Use Case

Checking a social media post stays under a character limit, or confirming an essay meets a minimum word count, both take just a paste into the box above.

Common Mistakes

Not accounting for the platform's specific character-limit rules — some platforms count emoji or URLs differently than plain characters.
Relying on sentence count from punctuation alone for text with abbreviations (like 'Dr.' or 'e.g.'), which can slightly overcount sentences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my text stored or sent anywhere?: No — this tool counts entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is transmitted or saved.
How is a word defined here?: Any sequence of characters separated by whitespace counts as one word — this matches how most word processors count words.