Free Word Counter — Count Words & Characters Online
Instantly count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text. Free online tool, no signup needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does it count words while I type, or do I need to click a button?
- Counts update live as you type or paste — there is no button to click.
- Can I count words in a pasted document with formatting?
- Yes — paste any text, including from Word or Google Docs, and the tool will count the plain text content.