Word Counter
Count the number of words in your text. Example: hello world → Word count: 2
Word Counter
Need to check how many words are in your text? This free Word Counter gives you instant word and character stats — perfect for writing essays, tweets, meta descriptions, blog posts, or anything with a word limit. Just paste or type your text above and get an immediate breakdown of your word count, characters, and readability. No distractions — just accurate results.Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Word Counter do?
It counts the number of words and characters in your text. You get totals for words, characters (with and without spaces), and optionally, paragraphs or reading time.
Why would I need this?
It’s great for writers, students, SEO pros, marketers, and developers. Know exactly how much you’ve written — whether you’re hitting a 500-word goal or staying under 280 characters.
Is the word count accurate?
Yes — it counts words by whitespace and punctuation, and characters by Unicode length. It’s reliable for most English and multilingual input.
Is this tool free?
100% free, private, and instant. No login or download required.