Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Get reading time estimates and detailed text statistics. This tool works completely offline and requires no API keys.
Usage Tips
- Use the Standard Count mode for general word counting needs.
- The Exclude Common Words mode filters out common words like "the," "and," and "of" for more meaningful analysis.
- Select Unique Words Only to count each word only once regardless of how many times it appears.
- Adjust the Reading Level setting to get more accurate reading time estimates based on text complexity.
- Use the Exclude Words field to remove specific words from your count (useful for academic writing).
- The Highlight Keywords feature helps identify important terms and their frequency in your text.
- For academic papers, the word count excludes references and citations by default.
- The reading level is calculated using the Flesch-Kincaid readability formula.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word counter?
The word counter uses standard algorithms to count words, characters, and sentences. It's highly accurate for most text types, including academic papers, essays, and articles.
Is my text private?
Yes! All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on the average reading speed (adjustable in settings) and the complexity of the text. The default is 250 words per minute for average content.
What counts as a word?
A word is counted as any sequence of characters separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words (like "self-esteem") are counted as one word.