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Word Counter — Count Words Online

Count words online as you write, then turn that number into something useful: a word goal for your draft, an estimate of reading and speaking time, and a words-to-pages figure. This word count tool also reports unique words, average words per sentence and paragraph counts — all in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

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Everything is calculated locally in your browser. Your draft is never sent to a server and is not stored, unless you turn on autosave below.

How words are counted

Word counters disagree because they split text differently. In "Like Microsoft Word" mode a hyphenated compound such as "e-mail" or "New York-based" counts as one word, and a standalone number like "2026" counts too — this matches what Word's word count shows. In "Strict" mode the same "e-mail" becomes two words and pure numbers are ignored. Example: "a well-known 2026 report" is 4 words in Word mode and 4 in strict without the number — pick the mode that matches the count you were given.

"state-of-the-art solution" → Word mode: 2 words · Strict mode: 5 words.

Supports .txt, .md and .docx — read in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Off by default. When on, your draft is kept in this browser's local storage and restored next time. Nothing leaves your device and no cookie is set.

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Word goal
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These are neutral round numbers. We deliberately don't list assignment or thesis limits (for example "8,000 words") because they differ by school, country and course — always use the figure your brief gives you.

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based on 200 words/min
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based on 130 words/min
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based on 40 words/min
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based on 20 words/min
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Enter any word count to estimate time and length — the field is pre-filled with your text's word count but you can overwrite it. All figures are rough estimates based on fixed average speeds.

Repeated words & phrases

See which words and phrases you lean on most. Handy for tightening a draft or spotting an overused term — not a target to optimise for, since keyword density is not a direct ranking signal.

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Readability

Add a few more sentences to get a readability score.

Word length distribution
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Standard lines & standard pages
Character limits (social & meta tags)

Counting words online while you write

A word count is the most-watched number in any draft: essays, articles, product descriptions and application answers all come with a target. This word counter keeps that number in front of you as you type, alongside the figures that tell you how the text actually reads — unique words, average words per sentence, and how many paragraphs you have built.

Because writing to length is rarely just about the total, the tool pairs the count with a word goal and a words-to-pages estimate, so you can see at a glance whether a draft is on track for the brief in front of you.

What this word counter shows

Alongside the running total, the word count tool reports unique words — how many distinct words you used — which is a quick signal of repetition and vocabulary range. It also estimates reading and speaking time, counts sentences and paragraphs, and breaks your text down by word length so you can spot heavy, jargon-laden passages.

Everything is derived from the same counting engine, so the numbers here always agree with the tiles above and with the character counter.

From word count to reading time

A word count is only the start. The converter turns any number of words into estimated reading, speaking, typing and handwriting time, plus a page count — the quick answer to questions like how long a thousand words take to read aloud or how many pages they fill. Set a word goal and the same figures show whether your draft is on track for its length.

Also useful

Frequently asked questions

Why does my word count differ from Microsoft Word?
Word and this tool both split text into words, but the edge cases differ. In "Like Microsoft Word" mode the counts line up: hyphenated compounds count as one word and standalone numbers count too. If you see a difference, check whether the other tool is ignoring numbers or splitting hyphenated words, and switch modes to match.
How are hyphenated words counted?
In "Like Microsoft Word" mode a hyphenated word such as "well-known" counts as a single word, just as Word treats it. In "Strict" mode it is split into its parts ("well" and "known"), which raises the count. A dash with spaces around it always separates two words in both modes.
Do numbers count as words?
By default a standalone number like "2026" counts as a word, matching Microsoft Word. You can turn that off with the "count standalone numbers as words" checkbox, and the separate "words (no numbers)" figure always shows the count with pure numbers removed.
How are sentences and paragraphs detected?
Sentences end at a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark, with a built-in list of abbreviations (like "Dr." or "e.g.") so they don't split a sentence early. Paragraphs are blocks of text separated by a blank line. Without full language analysis this is an approximation, but it handles ordinary prose well.
How long does it take to read or say 1,000 words?
At an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, 1,000 words take about 5 minutes to read silently. Read aloud or presented at roughly 130 words per minute, the same text runs about 7 to 8 minutes. The converter shows both for any word count you enter.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
Using a rough guide of 500 words per page, 1,000 words is about 2 pages. Real page counts depend on font, size, spacing and margins, so treat this as an estimate. For professional billing, the standard-page figure (1,500 characters per page) is usually more relevant.
What are unique words and why are they useful?
Unique words counts how many distinct words appear, treating different capitalisations as the same word. A low ratio of unique words to total words points to repetition, which can make writing feel padded. It is a quick way to gauge vocabulary range in a draft.
How do I count words in Word or Google Docs?
In Microsoft Word the word count sits in the status bar at the bottom, or under Review → Word Count. In Google Docs use Tools → Word count, or press Ctrl+Shift+C. This online word counter is quicker for a fast check and adds reading time, unique words and a word goal that those apps don't show.
Is my text stored or uploaded?
No. The word count and every other figure are calculated in your browser, and your text is never sent anywhere. It is only saved if you switch on the optional autosave, which uses local storage on your own device and can be cleared at any time.

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