Word Counter & Character Counter Online
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading time in real time with local auto-save and multi-section drafting.
Best For
Use Word Counter when you need to clean, review, transform, or analyze writing directly in the browser. The page is designed around a focused workflow: bring in the draft, note, transcript, or block of text, make the adjustment or check, then copy, export, or reuse the cleaned text in your document, CMS, or workflow.
Most work happens locally in your browser, which keeps files and text on your device and makes quick repeat checks practical. Review the output, then copy, export, or reuse the cleaned text in your document, CMS, or workflow.
Common workflows
- College Essays
- Blog Posts
- Grant Applications
- Cover Letters
Features
Detailed Live Stats
Track words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, lines, and reading and speaking time as you write.
Multiple Sections
Create separate writing sections for different drafts, chapters, or parts of the same project.
Local Auto-Save
Your text is automatically saved to your browser's local storage so it is there when you return.
How It Works
Start a new section or paste in an existing draft.
Counts refresh instantly while you write, edit, trim, or reorganize text.
Create separate sections for multiple drafts, chapters, essays, or campaign variants.
Use the built-in stats copy action or export the full draft as a text file when you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
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