Free online tool

Count Words Online

Measure writing length for essays, meta descriptions, social posts, articles, and SEO copy instantly.

Open Word Counter

Best for

  • Check essay length
  • Optimize meta descriptions
  • Estimate article reading time

How it works

  1. Step 1: Paste or type text
  2. Step 2: Review word and character counts
  3. Step 3: Edit live until the length is right

Frequently asked questions

Does it count spaces?

The tool reports character counts with and without spaces.

Is my text private?

Yes, counting runs in your browser.

Use the full tool

This landing page explains the workflow. The actual interactive tool is available at https://fixelium.com/text/word-counter.