WordCount

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. Counting runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you type or paste is sent to our servers, stored, or used for anything. Close the tab and it's gone (except your local autosave, which stays on your device only).

How are words counted?

A word is any run of letters or numbers, including hyphenated and apostrophe forms (“well-known” and “don't” each count as one word).

Does it work for essays with a word limit?

Yes — the count updates as you type, so you can watch a 500- or 650-word limit in real time. Your draft autosaves to your device, so an accidental refresh won't lose it.

How many words is this? — the fastest way to check?

Paste your text into the editor above (or drop a .docx/.txt file) and the word count appears instantly as you type — along with characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. No button to press, no upload, no signup.

Is this a word count checker?

Yes — WordCount is a free word count checker: paste any text and it checks the word count, character count, sentences and reading time instantly. There is no upload and no signup; the check runs entirely in your browser, so it works for essays, assignments and articles with strict word limits.