Free Word Counter
See word, character, hashtag, mention, and line totals instantly while your draft stays private.
This straightforward word counter gives writers a quick view of length without uploading the draft. It measures words alongside characters, lines, hashtags, and mentions, so it works equally well for an article outline, campaign note, email, caption, or short script.
Count words and characters as you write
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Write your text to count
Paste or write your text to count. Nothing is uploaded while you work.
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Review the live counts
Watch characters, words, hashtags, mentions, and lines update as you edit.
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Copy text
Use Copy text, then paste it into the destination field.
Example text to count
Try this sample, then replace it with language that fits your audience:
Clear writing usually comes from one useful idea, a concrete example, and the confidence to remove everything else.
Before you paste the result
- Use the count to fit a real format, not as a quality score.
- Read the draft aloud after trimming it.
- Keep examples when they explain more than extra adjectives would.
Your draft stays private
Your draft stays in this tab while you count or format it. It is not uploaded or saved. A typical emoji counts as one character here; combined emoji may be counted differently by the app where you publish.
Frequently asked questions
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