Word Counter
Count words, characters, and sentences in real time as you type.
Why Use a Word Counter?
Writers, students, and content creators often need to hit specific word or character limits — whether it's a college essay, a job application, a tweet, or an SEO meta description. This tool counts as you type, so you always know exactly where you stand without manually counting or copying your text elsewhere.
What Counts as a Word?
This tool counts words by splitting text on whitespace, so contractions like "don't" count as one word, and hyphenated words like "well-known" also count as one word. Character count includes every letter, number, punctuation mark, and space in your text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool save or store my text?
No. All counting happens instantly in your browser using JavaScript — your text is never sent to our servers or saved anywhere.
How is the sentence count calculated?
Sentences are counted by detecting periods, question marks, and exclamation points that end a group of words.
Can I use this for essays and academic writing?
Yes, this tool works well for checking word count limits on essays, articles, cover letters, and any text-based assignment.