Word Counter

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?

Paste or type your text into the input field. The tool automatically counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time — no button clicks needed.

Does it count hyphenated words as one or two words?

Hyphenated words like "well-known" are counted as a single word, following the most common convention used in style guides.

Is there a word limit?

There is no word limit. You can paste entire documents, essays, or articles and the counter handles them without issue.

Is my text saved or stored?

No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.

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