Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time. Paste or type — stats update instantly.
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Why Use PixConvert Word Counter
More than a word count — instant writing analytics for students, writers, and professionals.
Live Statistics
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs — all update as you type. No button to press.
Reading Time Estimate
Calculated at 200 words per minute — realistic average for most readers.
Unique Word Analysis
See vocabulary richness — unique word count and most-used words in your text.
Character Counts
Total characters and characters without spaces — essential for SMS, Twitter, and SEO.
100% Private
Pure JavaScript — text never leaves your browser. No server, no tracking, no account.
Paste Any Format
Plain text, copied web content, code snippets — all work. Counts clean word tokens only.
Who Uses Word Counter
From essays to social posts — word limits matter everywhere.
Students & Academic Writing
Hit assignment word limits precisely — essays, dissertations, and reports.
- Essay word count check
- Abstract character limit
- Dissertation section tracking
Content Creators & SEO
Optimize article length for search rankings and platform requirements.
- Blog post length check
- Meta description character count
- Tweet / X character limit
Professional Writing
Proofread within character limits for emails, cover letters, and proposals.
- Cover letter length
- LinkedIn summary count
- Press release word target
How to Count Words
Paste or type your text into the editor. Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live as you write.
Check the stat cards for your key metrics — reading time, unique words, and character counts with and without spaces.
Scroll to see the top words list to analyze vocabulary distribution. Use Clear to reset or Copy to grab your text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Word and character counting explained.
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words (e.g. 'well-known') count as one word. Numbers and contractions (e.g. 'don't') each count as one word. Empty lines do not add to the word count.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — the average adult reading speed. Academic or technical text may be slower; casual web content slightly faster. It's a useful estimate, not a guarantee.
What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are detected by counting terminal punctuation marks (periods, exclamation marks, and question marks). Abbreviations like 'e.g.' or 'Mr.' may slightly over-count — this is a limitation of client-side text parsing.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All counting runs in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server. The page has no input collection of any kind.
What's the difference between characters and characters without spaces?
Characters includes every character — letters, punctuation, spaces, and line breaks. Characters without spaces strips all whitespace before counting. The without-spaces count is what Twitter/X and SMS character limits typically measure.