Count words in an essay
FreePaste your draft and get an immediate word, character and sentence count plus an estimated reading time — useful when a submission has a hard limit.
- See word count and character count together
- Estimated reading time included
- Nothing is uploaded — counting happens in your browser
Open Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimated reading time. Runs on Tools2Easy with no install.
Use Word CounterHow to count words in an essay
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time for any draft.
- Paste text
Drop in an essay, script, or social caption
- Read the stats
See words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
- Check reading time
Use the minute estimate for talks or posts
- Export report
Download a text report of the counts if you need a record
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Word Counter.
Is Word Counter free to use?
Yes. Word Counter is free for everyday use. It runs in your browser with no account required for this tool.
Are my files safe? Do you upload or keep a copy?
For this tool, processing stays on your device in the browser. Files are not uploaded to Tools2Easy servers, so there is nothing for us to store or delete later. Close the tab when you are done if you want the in-memory preview cleared.
Do I need to create an account or install software?
No install and no account for free tools. Open the page, add your file or text, process, then download or copy the result.
Will the quality get worse after I process my file?
Most PDF and utility tools keep content fidelity unless you choose a compress or lossy convert option. Always preview the result before downloading when a preview is available.