Does the word counter work offline?

Yes. Once the page is loaded, every keystroke is counted locally in your browser — you can disconnect from the internet and it keeps working.

How is reading time calculated?

We divide your word count by 200 words per minute, the average adult silent-reading speed. For speaking time, expect roughly 130 wpm.

Does it count words in any language?

Yes — the algorithm splits on whitespace and Unicode word boundaries, so it works for English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Arabic and CJK languages.

Will my text be saved or sent anywhere?

No. Nothing leaves your browser — there is no server upload, no analytics on your text, and no logging.

Can I count words in a Word or PDF file?

Paste the text directly into the box. For PDFs, use our PDF-to-Text tool first, then paste the result here.

Word Counter — Free Online Tool

What is the Word Counter?

The Word Counter is a free online text tools from Markvibe. Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time in real time. It runs entirely in your browser — your data never gets uploaded — and works on desktop, tablet and mobile with no sign-up.

Reviewed by The Markvibe Team · Last updated 2026-06-28

Example

A worked example so you know exactly what to expect.

Input

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Output

Words: 9 · Characters: 44 · Sentences: 1 · Reading time: <1 min

How to use Word Counter

1Paste or type your text into the editor — the counter updates live as you type, no button needed.
2Watch the stat bar for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
3Use the reading-time figure (based on 200 wpm) to size blog posts, scripts or speeches.
4Check the character count against platform limits — 280 for X/Twitter, 60 for SEO titles, 160 for meta descriptions.
5Clear the editor with one click and start a fresh count whenever you need.