Free Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly as you type. Free, unlimited, no sign-up — and your text never leaves your browser.
A word counter tallies the number of words in your text in real time as you type or paste. Humanit’s free word counter also shows characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — and it runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored.
How it works
- 1Paste your text. Type or paste your text into the word counter above.
- 2See results instantly. The numbers update live as you type — there’s no button to press.
- 3Edit and re-check. Tweak your text and watch the results change in real time.
How to count words
Type or paste your text into the box above and the word count updates instantly — no “calculate” button to press. Alongside the word count you get characters, characters without spaces, sentence and paragraph counts, and an estimated reading and speaking time, so a single paste answers every “how long is this?” question at once.
What counts as a word?
A word is any run of letters or numbers separated by spaces, so hyphenated terms like “well-known” count as one word and a number like “2026” counts as one. This matches how Microsoft Word and Google Docs count, so the totals line up with whatever your essay, assignment, or article limit is measured in.
Why writers use a word counter
Essays and assignments come with strict word limits, SEO articles target a length, college applications cap personal statements, and social posts have hard ceilings. Checking as you write — rather than pasting into a document afterward — keeps you inside the limit without breaking your flow.
Free, unlimited, and private
The word counter is free with no sign-up and no limit on how much text you process. Because it runs entirely in your browser, your text is never sent to a server, stored, or used to train any AI — it never leaves your device. When you’re ready to do more with your writing, Humanit’s AI humanizer and AI detector are one click away.
| Word count | Pages (double-spaced) | Reading time |
|---|---|---|
| 500 words | 2 pages | ~2 min |
| 1,000 words | 4 pages | ~4 min |
| 1,500 words | 6 pages | ~6 min |
| 2,000 words | 8 pages | ~8 min |
| 5,000 words | 20 pages | ~20 min |
Frequently asked questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up and no word limit. You can count as much text as you like, as often as you like.
Does it count words the same way as Microsoft Word?
Yes. It counts any space-separated run of letters or numbers as a word, the same rule Word and Google Docs use, so your totals match.
Is my text private?
Completely. The counter runs entirely in your browser — your text is never sent to a server, uploaded, or stored anywhere.
Can I count characters too?
Yes — it shows characters with and without spaces alongside the word count, plus sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Do I need an account?
No. There’s no sign-up and no install — open the page and start typing.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — it works in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop.
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