Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines as you type, with reading and speaking time. Paste an essay, post or document.
Free · No upload · 100% on your device
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text, or open a file.
- The result updates as you type.
- Copy the result or download it as a file.
Private by design. Everything you type, open or record is processed in this browser tab and is never uploaded to KittySuite.
About Word Counter
Words are counted in every language, including Hindi, Japanese and accented Latin text. Hyphenated words and contractions count once. Reading time assumes about 238 words per minute and speaking time about 140, typical averages for adults reading English.
Everything runs in this browser tab: your text is never uploaded or stored, and the result updates as you type. It keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
Word Counter: frequently asked questions
How do I count the words in my essay?
Paste the text or open a .txt, .md, .csv or .html file. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines are counted as you type.
Does it count words in Hindi and other languages?
Yes. Words are counted in every language, including Hindi, Japanese and accented Latin text.
How are hyphenated words and contractions counted?
Each counts once, so “well-known” and “don’t” are one word each.
How is reading time worked out?
At about 238 words per minute for silent reading and 140 for speaking, typical averages for adults reading English.
Is the text I paste saved anywhere?
No. It is counted in this browser tab and never uploaded or stored.