Essay Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences online free. Browser-based, private.
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excluding whitespace
Total Spaces
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Essay Word Counter
Get an accurate word count for essays, papers, and dissertations — paste the body only to exclude references.
Why it matters: An essay counter checks you hit assignment length without padding or falling short.
How to count words and characters
- 1 Paste or type your text into the box above — it counts in real time.
- 2 Read word, character (with/without spaces), sentence, and paragraph totals instantly.
- 3 Switch to a platform preset (Twitter, LinkedIn, SMS) to watch the limit meter.
- 4 Use Reading Time to estimate how long your text takes to read or speak.
- 5 Export or copy your stats, or open a specialized counter from the hub below.
Frequently Asked Questions
By default, yes. To exclude, paste only the body text. We’re adding a "Exclude References" toggle soon. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Statistics update in real time as you type or paste.
High school: 500-800 words. College: 1,500-2,500 words. Dissertations: 10,000+ words. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Statistics update in real time as you type or paste.
Yes. Word processors like Word may count differently due to hidden formatting. We count visible words only. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Statistics update in real time as you type or paste.
Not currently. Copy your daily word count into a spreadsheet to track writing progress. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Statistics update in real time as you type or paste.
Yes. There is no charge, no account, and no watermark on the output. Counting happens entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Statistics update in real time as you type or paste.
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