Free online word counter
Paste a paragraph, an email, or a draft. See the word count, character count, and reading time immediately. The text stays in your browser.
0Words
0Characters
0No spaces
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
0Min to read
How to use it
- Paste or type your text in the box.
- Read the counts under the box. They update as you type.
- Press Clear when you want to start over.
Words are split on spaces. A sentence ends at a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute.
What this page is for
One Leaf Kit is a small set of free browser tools. This first page counts words and characters for essays, product descriptions, social posts, and emails.
You do not need an account. The counter runs on this page, so the draft is not sent to a server.
Questions
Does this upload my text?
No. Counting happens in the browser on your device.
What counts as a word?
Any group of letters or numbers separated by whitespace. “well-known” counts as one word. Numbers count as words.
Can I use it on a phone?
Yes. The box and the counts fit a phone screen.