Word Counter
Paste your text or upload a file to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. See your most-used keywords (common stop words removed) and an estimate of active vs passive voice. Everything runs in your browser, so your text stays private.
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Top 10 keywords (stop words removed)
Start typing to see your top keywords.
Voice estimate
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Active
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Passive
Passive voice is estimated by looking for patterns like "was written" or "is being done". It is a guide, not a grammar check.
Free online word counter
This word counter gives you an instant count of the words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in your text, plus an estimated reading time. It is useful for writing to a limit — an abstract, an essay, a grant section, a blog post or a social media caption — and for checking your writing style at a glance.
What it shows
- Words and characters (with and without spaces).
- Sentences and paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
- Top 10 keywords with common stop words (the, and, of, to...) removed, so you see the words that actually carry meaning.
- An active vs passive voice estimate to help you write in a clearer, more direct style.
Private by design
All counting happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to a server, so you can safely check unpublished work. Paste text directly or upload a plain .txt file.