How does this word counter work?

Just start typing or paste your text into the box. The word count, character count, and other metrics update instantly in real time.

Is this word counter free?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no limits, no hidden fees.

Yes. It shows both character count (with spaces) and character count (without spaces) separately.

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Words

Characters (with spaces)

Characters (no spaces)

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It counts words by splitting on whitespace and punctuation boundaries. It's highly accurate for standard English text.

Any sequence of characters separated by spaces or punctuation. Numbers and symbols are also counted as words.

No. Everything runs in your browser. Once you leave or refresh the page, your text is gone.