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Word and Character Count Online
Count words, characters, lines, and paragraphs in pasted text without uploading files.
Privacy note
Your text is processed in your browser. This tool does not store pasted text on a server.
When this tool helps
Use this tool when you need a quick count before submitting text to a form, CMS, social platform, or editorial workflow.
The output is a simple summary, with no upload or account required in the current version.
Common cleanup options
Word count
Useful for drafts, descriptions, snippets, summaries, and text fields with word limits.
Character count
Check total characters when platforms or forms have strict length limits.
Line count
See how many rows a pasted text block contains.
Paragraph count
Quickly estimate structure in copied or drafted content.
How to use it
- Paste the text you want to count.
- Run the counter.
- Review words, characters, lines, and paragraphs.
- Copy or download the summary if needed.
Privacy and limitations
Different platforms may define words and characters differently, especially around punctuation, emoji, and non-English scripts.
Use the target platform's own counter as the final source of truth for strict submission limits.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a word?
The current counter treats groups of non-space characters as words.
Does it count spaces?
It shows total characters and characters without spaces so you can compare both values.
Is the text stored?
No. The current counter runs in your browser and does not require an account.
Last updated: May 7, 2026
How this page is maintained
This tool page is reviewed for practical accuracy, clear limitations, browser-based processing behavior, and links to related cleanup tasks. For site background and policies, see About, Privacy, and Contact.
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