Count words and characters, right in your browser
Paste or type your text and get live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts as you go. Everything runs locally in this tab: nothing is uploaded, nothing is saved, and closing the tab erases it. No install, no account, no limits.
Opens instantly · Nothing to install · No sign-up · Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Safari
Private by design
Your text is processed only in this browser tab, not sent anywhere.
Nothing is uploaded
Your text stays in this tab. It is counted with local JavaScript and never sent to a server.
Updates as you type
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts refresh instantly with every keystroke or paste.
Nothing is saved
There is no history and no autosave. Close or refresh the tab and your text is gone for good.
How it works
Three steps, zero setup.
Open the tool
Launch Word Counter in your browser. No sign-up, nothing to install.
Type or paste your text
Write directly in the box, or paste in text from anywhere.
Read your stats
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live as you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Word Counter really private — is my data uploaded?
No. Your text is counted entirely in your browser with local JavaScript. It is never sent to a server, stored, or logged anywhere.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?
No install and no account. Word Counter runs entirely in your web browser — just open the page and use it.
Is Word Counter free?
Yes, Word Counter is completely free to use. It runs in your browser with nothing to buy and no account to create.