📝 Free Word Counter Tool

Our word counter is extremely accurate and follows standard word counting conventions. It counts words separated by spaces and excludes extra whitespace, providing results consistent with major word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

"Characters" includes all letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. "Characters without spaces" excludes all space characters. Many platforms like Twitter count spaces, while others don't, so we provide both metrics for accuracy.

Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults. This varies by individual and content complexity, but provides a good estimate for content planning and audience engagement.

The readability score is based on the Flesch Reading Ease formula, which considers sentence length and syllable count. Higher scores indicate easier readability, with scores of 60-70 being ideal for general audiences.

No, your text is not stored, saved, or transmitted anywhere. All counting and analysis happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy and security of your content.