About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs online free with FreeToolBox's Word Counter — the essential tool for writers, students, bloggers, and SEO professionals who need to meet word count requirements or check content length. Paste or type your text and instantly see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Also shows keyword frequency for SEO optimization.
The word counter runs entirely in your browser — no text is sent to any server. Handles documents of any length instantly. Completely free, no account required, no character limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted — does punctuation count?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Punctuation attached to words (like 'hello,' or 'end.') doesn't create extra words — the punctuation is stripped before counting.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is estimated at the average adult reading speed of 200–250 words per minute. The estimate rounds to the nearest half-minute. Technical content may have a slower actual reading speed.
Does it count characters with or without spaces?
Both. The tool displays character count with spaces (total characters) and without spaces (non-whitespace only). Twitter/X character limits include spaces; some platforms count without.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting is done locally in JavaScript in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.