What is this tool?
A word counter estimates how many discrete words appear in natural-language text.
How to use
Paste content into the textarea. The total updates as you type.
Benefits
- Immediate feedback loop while revising.
- Works on phones with large touch targets.
- Pair with our Character Counter when strict byte limits matter.
FAQ
Does it count numbers as words?
Tokens separated by whitespace typically count as words, including standalone digits.
Is my text stored?
No server upload occurs in this tool path; clearing the page clears the draft unless you copy it elsewhere.