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Word Counter

Free word counter for essays, blog posts, and Markdown. See word and character counts instantly in your browser.

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How it works

Count words and characters in drafts, essays, and Markdown content. Paste your input into Word Counter, review the result, and copy what you need. Processing stays in your browser when supported.

About Word Counter

Informational only, not professional advice. Report an error.

Count words and characters in drafts, essays, and Markdown content. Common for essays, briefs, and editorial limits.

Paste the final draft after edits so counts match what you will submit.

Everything runs in your browser on FindMeTool, free, no signup, and built for quick developer workflows.

Quick tips

  • Focus on one clear outcome, word counter, then copy the result into your workflow.
  • Use related tools below when your next step is a different workflow (validate vs format, encode vs decode, etc.).
  • Keep secrets out of pasted samples whenever possible.

This tool is part of the free Developer collection on FindMeTool. Explore more Developer tools or browse the full tool directory.

FAQ

Does it count Markdown syntax?
Counts are based on the pasted text. Formatting characters may be included depending on what you paste.
Need reading time too?
Use the Reading Time Calculator when you want minutes-to-read in addition to raw counts.
Is Word Counter free?
Yes, free on FindMeTool with no account required.
Is my data uploaded to a server?
For client-side tools, input stays in your browser. Do not paste secrets you would not store locally.