Free text tool
Word Counter
Use this free word counter to count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time instantly.
Count Your Text
Paste or type text below. Counts update instantly in your browser.
How to Use the Word Counter
QuickUtils Word Counter is a free online text counter for checking word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Paste your text into the box or type directly, and the results update instantly without pressing a calculate button.
Writers, students, editors, marketers, and developers can use this tool to keep content within limits for essays, meta descriptions, social posts, product copy, emails, and forms. The counter runs locally in your browser, so the text you enter is not uploaded to an external server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this word counter calculate?
It calculates total words, all characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time based on a typical reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. The Word Counter works fully in your browser. It does not call an external API, save your text, or require signup.