Free Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time for essays, posts, resumes, listings, emails, and business writing.
When word counts matter
Word and character limits appear in college essays, job applications, product listings, meta descriptions, social posts, grant summaries, and marketplace descriptions. A live counter helps trim text before a form rejects it.
What to review
Look at both words and characters because different platforms measure limits differently. Character counts are especially important for titles, descriptions, SMS drafts, and short ads.
Writing workflow
Paste a draft, trim repeated phrases, and check whether the reading time fits the audience. For short pages, every sentence should help the visitor decide or act.
Privacy note
Text is counted in the browser for quick review. Avoid pasting highly sensitive material on shared devices or browsers you do not control.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text into the counter.
- Review words, characters, sentences, and estimated reading time.
- Edit the draft until it fits the limit or length target.
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