How to use it
Paste the complete draft, then compare the word total with your target. The character and paragraph totals can help you spot an unusually short section or a response that must fit a form.
Writing tool
Word Counter
Check the length of an essay, script, or draft with word, character, and paragraph totals that are easy to scan.
Paste and review
Count your draft
Type or paste text below. The totals update on this page as you work.
Your text stays in this page while you count it.
Draft snapshot
0words
0characters
0non-empty paragraphs
How it works
Counts that match everyday drafting
Words are identified from runs of non-whitespace text. Characters use grapheme clusters, so an emoji or accented character is counted as one visible character. Paragraphs are counted only when a block contains non-whitespace text.
The quick guide
Use a count that fits your assignment
A word count is a useful checkpoint, but the brief or submission system remains the final authority.
Example
A short three-paragraph introduction might be 120 words, 760 characters, and 3 non-empty paragraphs. Your punctuation, line breaks, and language determine the actual totals.
Limitations
Counts are a practical estimate
Different editors can count hyphenated terms, URLs, symbols, and pasted formatting differently. This tool treats whitespace as the boundary between words and counts visible Unicode grapheme clusters as characters.
FAQ
Does an empty line count as a paragraph?
No. Only a block containing non-whitespace text is included in the paragraph total.
Why might this differ from my word processor?
Word processors may apply different rules to hyphens, symbols, links, or formatting. Use the count required by your submission system when an exact limit matters.
Is my draft saved?
No. The text is kept in this page's temporary React state and is cleared when you clear or leave the page.