Count Words in Text

Easily measure the size of your writing with the Count Words in Text Tool. Whether you’re checking length for essays, blog posts, code comments, or metadata limits, this tool shows your total word count instantly and lets you tweak what gets included.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
Options
Trim lines
Ignore numbers
Normalize case
Maximize output

How to Use:

Type or paste your content into the input box on the left, or import a plain-text file using the Choose File button. As you write, the tool will automatically update the word count and display the total on the right.

Customize how words are counted using the Options panel. You can trim whitespace from lines, ignore numeric values, or normalize all casing. The count updates live, so you’ll always see the effect of any changes right away. When you’re done, use the buttons to copy or export the result, or clear everything to start fresh.

What the Count Words in Text Tool Does:

The Count Words in Text Tool scans your input for word patterns and totals them in real time. It detects and counts words based on standard alphanumeric boundaries, while giving you control over whether to include numbers or normalize case sensitivity. Because it works entirely in your browser, your content stays private and responsive.

Example:

Input:

This is a test sentence.
123 should be ignored if toggled.

Options:

  • Trim lines: on
  • Ignore numbers: on
  • Normalize case: off

Output:

Total words: 8

Common Use Cases:

Writers, students, developers, and editors use the Count Words in Text Tool to meet length requirements, analyze structure, and review content stats. It’s great for planning, content editing, academic assignments, or just ensuring you haven’t gone over a limit. With instant feedback and no file uploads, it’s a fast and private solution.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re breaking content down further, Count Text Lines helps reveal how those words are distributed structurally. And when you’re after a full snapshot, Print Text Statistics brings together word count, line count, character totals, and more ideal for editing, SEO, or document analysis.