How to use
Add text and choose Analyze. Counts and estimates are calculated locally.
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Word Counter
Count words and review useful writing statistics instantly.
✓ Your text stays in your browser.
Result
How it works
Unicode-aware tokenization separates words from punctuation, identifies sentence and paragraph boundaries, and applies configured reading and speaking rates.
Understanding the result
Use sentence averages, unique words, and common terms as descriptive writing information.
Practical example
Use it to check an essay length, compare a draft with a brief, or estimate presentation time before rehearsing.
Limitations
Sentence boundaries and reading times are estimates, especially for unusual formatting.
Common question
Does punctuation count as a word?
No. Punctuation is excluded, while letters, numbers, accents, and internal apostrophes are supported.
What this tool checks and changes
- Separates Unicode words from surrounding punctuation.
- Counts sentences and paragraphs independently.
- Adds unique words, lexical diversity, averages, and time estimates.
Practical uses
- Checking an essay against a word limit.
- Estimating the size and pace of an article.
- Reviewing whether paragraphs are balanced.
Word Counter
A reliable three-step workflow
The processing remains in this browser; the supplied text is not sent to an external text-processing service.
- 1
Start with the original
Paste the complete text and preserve the parts whose structure matters.
- 2
Choose only relevant options
Each option changes a specific rule. Leave unrelated settings off.
- 3
Review before using the result
Read the output in context, then copy it only after confirming the intended meaning and formatting.