Free Word CounterCount words and characters as you write. This free word counter shows live stats: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading and speaking time, and keyword density for SEO drafts. Free Word Counter runs entirely in your browser. There is no sign-up, no upload, and no server that sees your words. That makes it ideal for essays, social posts, translations, and anything confidential. Paste your draft, get instant results, and copy the output in one click. Because everything is client-side, it works offline after the page loads and stays fast on mobile networks in Kigali or anywhere else. Perfect for students in Rwanda and worldwide, bloggers, and anyone who needs a fast, trustworthy counter without uploading manuscripts to a cloud.
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Free Word Counter
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Characters (no spaces)
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you count words?
- We split on Unicode letters, numbers, apostrophes, and hyphens so French words like l'école count correctly.
- What reading speed do you use?
- About 200 words per minute for reading and 150 for speaking.
- Is Free Word Counter private?
- Yes. Everything runs in your browser; we never receive your text.