Word Count — Free Online Tool

Our Word Counter provides comprehensive text analysis including word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading time estimation. Perfect for writers, students, bloggers, and content creators who need precise text statistics and progress tracking.

Features

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the word counting?

Very accurate. It uses standard algorithms that properly handle punctuation, contractions, hyphenated words, and various text formats.

Does it count hyphenated words as one or two words?

Hyphenated words are counted as single words, following standard word counting conventions.

Can I set custom word count goals?

Yes, you can set target word counts and see progress indicators showing how close you are to your goal.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time uses average reading speeds (200-250 words per minute for adults) and can be adjusted for different skill levels.

Does it work with different languages?

Yes, the word counter works with all languages and properly handles international characters and writing systems.

Can it analyze multiple documents at once?

You can paste content from multiple sources into one session for combined analysis and statistics.

What's included in the character count?

It shows both character count with spaces and without spaces, giving you flexibility for different requirements.

How does it count sentences?

It counts sentences by detecting periods, exclamation marks, and question marks while handling abbreviations correctly.

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