Paste your essay and watch the numbers update live. 100% private: your text never leaves your device.
TL;DR Live word, character, sentence and page count with reading time. Nothing you paste is saved.
Hitting a word limit is part of every assignment. Paste your essay into this free word counter to see words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, estimated pages and reading time, all updating live. Everything runs in your browser, so your writing is never uploaded or saved.
What the word counter shows
- Words and characters: perfect for essay limits, college application essays and social posts.
- Pages: estimated at about 275 words per double-spaced page (12pt font).
- Reading and speaking time: based on 238 and 130 words per minute, handy for presentations and speeches.
- Word goal: set a target and watch the progress bar fill up.
- Most used words: spot repetition so your writing reads better.
Common word limits
| Writing task | Typical length |
|---|---|
| Common App personal essay | 650 words max |
| UCAS personal statement | 4,000 characters max |
| High school essay | 500–1,000 words |
| University essay | 1,500–3,000 words |
| Undergraduate dissertation | 8,000–12,000 words |
Always follow the exact limit your teacher or application gives you.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. The counting happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to our server or stored.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced, using 12pt font and standard margins.
Do numbers and hyphenated words count as words?
Yes. Numbers count as words, and hyphenated words such as "well-known" count as one word, the same as in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.