Word Counter — Count Words & Characters Online (Free)

How to Use

Paste or type your text into the text area. Every statistic updates automatically while you write or edit — there is no button to press.
Read the summary: words, characters, characters (no spaces), lines, paragraphs, sentences, CJK characters and Latin words.
Use the clear button to start over with an empty box.

Everything is counted locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, so you can analyse drafts, essays and sensitive documents without privacy concerns.

Words are split on spaces, so a typical English text is counted as expected. Because the tool also counts CJK characters separately, it handles mixed Chinese and English content accurately rather than counting every ideograph as a single word. Sentences are detected from common sentence-ending punctuation, and paragraphs are separated by blank lines.

Tips

Use characters (no spaces) when checking fields with a strict character limit such as social media posts, and use words when you are aiming for an essay or blog length. Sentences and paragraphs are handy when tightening up a draft — a high average indicates longer, denser sentences that may be harder to read.

For anyone bound by Chinese-language character limits, the CJK count is the figure that matters. Keeping it visible helps you trim titles and copy to fit platforms that restrict display length.

Why use it

Writing within limits is a daily need for essays, SEO meta descriptions, social posts and copywriting. This counter removes the guesswork without sending your text anywhere. It is fast, free and completely private — open it, write, and watch the totals update in real time.

Real-world use cases

Content production: Transform text for CMS, spreadsheets or translation workflows without manual retyping.
Data handling: Clean and normalize strings before pasting into code, databases or AI prompts.
Privacy-sensitive work: Process contracts, notes or personal text that you would never upload to a server.

How it compares

Tool	Offline	Privacy	Install needed	Cost
This tool	Yes	100% local	No	Free
Online server tools	No	Uploaded	No	Free/Ads
Desktop apps	Yes	Local	Yes	Paid

When privacy and instant access matter, a browser-only tool is the most practical choice.

Pro tips

For large texts, paste in chunks if your device is older. The tool still processes locally but will stay snappier.
Combine with other tools: convert case, then run text analyzer for frequency, then encrypt if you need to share.
Use diff mode to proofread translations or AI rewrites side-by-side before publishing.

FAQ

How do I count words in a text?

Paste or type your text into the box and the word count updates live. In addition to total words, the tool shows characters, characters with and without spaces, lines, paragraphs, sentences, Latin words and CJK characters.

How do I count characters with and without spaces?

The tool reports both "Characters" and "Characters (no spaces)" next to your text. Characters include everything, while the no-spaces figure removes whitespace, which is what many character-limited fields require.

Does this word counter count Chinese characters?

Yes. It counts CJK characters separately from Latin words, so you get an accurate total for mixed or Chinese-only text, which is useful for writing prompts, titles and content limits.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser, even offline.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once the page loads, you can disconnect and keep using it.

What is the text size limit?

Tested up to about 1MB of text. Larger inputs still work but may be slower.