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Word Counter
Paste an essay, article or post to count words and characters instantly. Useful for assignments with a word limit, applications with character limits and SEO copy.
Free, no sign-up. Runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded.
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text.
- Counts update as you type.
- Check reading time and the most frequent words.
Features
- Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs
- Reading and speaking time
- Most frequent keywords
- Limits for X, LinkedIn, meta descriptions and more
- Text kept in your browser between visits
Private by design
Everything you type is calculated by your browser on this device. Nothing is sent to openWorkstand or anyone else, so the Word Counter is safe for private and work data, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded. How local processing works
When to use the Word Counter
- Stay within an essay’s word limit.
- Keep a LinkedIn post under the character limit.
- Check the reading time of a blog post.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or open is sent to a server, so it is safe for private and work data, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
Step-by-step guides
- How to make a resumeWrite a clear one-page resume, structure your experience as achievements, keep it readable for applicant tracking systems, and download a clean PDF.
Keep working with the result
openWorkstand also includes a free workspace with documents, spreadsheets, tasks, projects and a calendar that save to a folder on your computer.