Free Online Word Counter - Count Words, Characters & Paragraphs Live
Why use our word counter?
Everything runs locally in your browser, so your text never leaves your device β perfect for essays, novels and confidential drafts.
Counts update live as you type, with no button to click. It handles mixed Chinese/English text and even estimates reading time.
Does it support Chinese text?
Yes. CJK characters are counted per character while English is counted per whitespace-separated word, so mixed text stays accurate.
Is my text uploaded?
No. All counting happens in your browser; the content is cleared when you close the page.
How much text can it handle?
Tens of thousands of characters paste instantly without lag.
How is reading time estimated?
Roughly 300 CJK chars/min or 200 English words/min, as a reference only.