Free word counter
Count the words, characters, lines, sentences, and paragraphs in any text.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
Type or paste your text above and every count updates as you write. Nothing is uploaded, the counting happens right in your browser, so it works on lyrics, essays, captions, or anything else you need to keep to a length.
A word counter built into your lyrics editor
This is the same word counting that ships inside Lyrcs, a songwriting app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In the app a live word count sits beside your lyrics and updates as you type, next to a syllable count on every line, so you can track the shape of a verse while you write.
Use this web version to check any text quickly, and reach for Lyrcs when you want the count right beside the words you are writing.
Word counter FAQ
Is this word counter free?
Yes. The word counter is free to use in your browser, with no sign-up and no limit on how much text you can count.
How do I count the words in my text?
Type or paste your text into the box and the word count updates instantly, along with characters, lines, sentences, and paragraphs. Nothing is uploaded, the counting happens in your browser.
How does it count words?
It counts the runs of non-space characters, so any block of text separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. It is the same way the Lyrcs app counts words in the editor.
Can it count words while I write songs?
Yes. Lyrcs is a lyrics editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that shows a live word count as you write, alongside a syllable count on every line, so you can track the length of a verse without breaking your flow.
Try Lyrcs
Counts every syllable and lights up every rhyme, so you can create your best lines. On iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
