Word Counter
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Free Online Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & More
WriteGenius's free word counter instantly counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. It also estimates your reading time and speaking time, and shows you the most frequently used words — all in real time as you type.
Whether you're writing an essay with a word limit, a tweet with a character limit, a blog post, a resume, or a speech, our character counter and word count tool gives you exactly the stats you need instantly — no button clicking required.
Why Use WriteGenius Word Counter?
Real-Time Counting
Stats update instantly as you type — no need to click any button. See word count live.
Reading & Speaking Time
Instantly estimate how long it takes to read (238 wpm) or speak (130 wpm) your text.
Character Count
Count total characters and characters without spaces — useful for Twitter, LinkedIn, and SEO.
Sentence & Paragraph Count
Know exactly how many sentences and paragraphs your text contains for structural analysis.
Top Word Frequency
See the top 10 most-used meaningful words in your text to check for repetition and keyword usage.
Completely Free
No account, no signup, no download. Use the word counter tool for free forever, unlimited.
How to Count Words Online
Paste or Type Your Text
Paste your essay, article, email, or any text into the input box.
See Stats Instantly
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update in real time — no clicking required.
Analyze Your Writing
Review the top words panel to find keyword repetition or check your text against a required word count.
What Statistics Does It Count?
| Stat | Description | Useful For |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count | Total number of words in the text | Essays, articles, assignments |
| Character Count | Total characters including spaces | SMS, tweets, character limits |
| Characters (no spaces) | Characters with spaces removed | SEO meta descriptions, ads |
| Sentence Count | Number of sentences detected | Readability analysis |
| Paragraph Count | Number of paragraphs in the text | Structure and formatting checks |
| Reading Time | Estimated at 238 words per minute | Blog posts, articles, books |
| Speaking Time | Estimated at 130 words per minute | Speeches, presentations, podcasts |
| Top 10 Words | Most frequent meaningful words (stop words excluded) | SEO, keyword density, repetition |