Word Counter
Count the number of words in any piece of text instantly, as you type or paste, right in your browser.
About this word counter
Whether you are hitting a word count requirement for an essay, an article, or a social media post, this tool gives you an instant, accurate count with no need to open a separate document.
How word counter works
Words are counted by splitting your text on whitespace, giving an accurate count that matches how word processors like Word and Google Docs count words.
Common uses
- Checking an essay or article meets a word count requirement
- Counting words in a social media caption before posting
- Verifying a resume or cover letter stays within a recommended length
How to use this tool
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- See the live word count update instantly.
What to know before using it
Counts words based on whitespace-separated tokens, hyphenated compound words count as one word, matching standard word-counting convention.
Privacy and browser-first processing
Your text is counted entirely in your browser and is never uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Does this count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated compound words count as a single word, matching how most word processors count them.
Is there a limit to how much text I can check?
No practical limit, the counter works instantly even on long documents since everything runs in your browser.