Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimated reading time.
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Results will appear here once you run the tool.
About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimated reading time. Paste or type your text into Word Counter, adjust the settings, and the result appears below.
Your files stay on your device. ZyncTools has no upload step: the file is read in your browser, processed there, and handed straight back to you. There is no account, no watermark and no size cap beyond what your own device can hold.
Settings. Word Counter gives you control over reading speed, show top keywords, how many keywords, ignore words shorter than and ignore common stop words.
Also known as: count, words, characters, reading time, essay.
How to use Word Counter
- Add your input. Paste or type your text into the input box. You can also load a text file from your device.
- Choose your settings. Adjust reading speed, show top keywords, how many keywords and the other 2 settings to suit what you need.
- Run the tool. The result updates as you type. Press Run to refresh it at any point.
- Save the result. Copy the output, or press Download to save it. Nothing is kept once you close the tab.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count the way word processors do?
Yes — words are runs of non-whitespace characters, which is what Word and Google Docs count. Reading time assumes 220 words per minute by default, and you can change that.
Are my files uploaded when I use Word Counter?
No. Word Counter runs entirely inside your browser. Your text is read locally, processed on your own device, and handed straight back to you. You can confirm this yourself: open your browser's developer tools, watch the Network tab, and run the tool — no request carries your data anywhere.
Is Word Counter free?
Yes, completely. No account, no sign-up, no watermark on your output, and no cap on how many times you can use it. The project is open source under the AGPL licence.
Does Word Counter work offline?
Mostly. The site caches itself after your first visit, so it keeps working without a connection. Tools that need a specialised library — PDF editing, OCR, QR codes, MP3 encoding — need a connection the first time you run them, then that library is cached too.