Free Online Word Counter
TextGroom's free word counter gives you a quick and accurate overview of your text. Paste your writing into the editor and instantly see the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines.
How to Use the Word Counter
Using the word counter is simple. Paste or type your text into the editor above and the statistics update automatically.
- Paste or type your text into the editor.
- See your word count and character count instantly.
- Review sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading time.
- Edit or copy your text when you are finished.
What Does the Word Counter Measure?
Word Count
Counts the words in your text based on whitespace-separated terms.
Character Count
Shows the total number of characters, including spaces.
Reading Time
Provides an estimated reading time based on an average reading speed.
Sentence Count
Estimates the number of sentences in your text.
Who Can Use a Word Counter?
Word counters are useful for students, writers, bloggers, marketers, social media creators, and anyone working with text limits or writing targets.
Related Text Tools
Need more information about your text? Try one of these related free tools:
Character Counter
Count characters in your text.
Line Counter
Count the number of lines in your text.
Word Frequency Counter
See how often each word appears.
Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long it takes to read your text.
Word Counter FAQ
How does a word counter work?
The tool analyzes your text and counts the words automatically as you type or paste content into the editor.
Does the word counter include spaces?
The word count does not count spaces as words. The character count can include spaces.
Can I count words in a long document?
Yes. You can paste or type your text into the editor and the word count updates automatically.
Is the TextGroom word counter free?
Yes. TextGroom's word counter is free to use.