Free Word Counter Tool Online
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Instantly count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in your essay, assignment or dissertation. Paste your text below and get your results in seconds — no sign-up, no login, completely free.
How to Use This Word Counter
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Simply click Paste Here to paste your copied text, or type directly into the box. Your word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time all update instantly as you type. You can also set a word goal to track your progress with a live progress bar. The tool supports up to 18,000 words — enough for a full Masters dissertation.
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If your word count is too low, too high, or you are simply stuck on how to develop your assignment further, our academic support team can help. We offer professional assignment support and dissertation guidance services for UK students at all levels — undergraduate, Masters and PhD. Whether you need help expanding your arguments, tightening your writing to meet a strict word limit, or improving the overall structure and flow of your work, our subject specialists are ready to assist. We cover all major UK universities and subjects including Business, Law, Nursing, Computing, Marketing and many more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no login and no limits on how many times you use it.
Up to 18,000 words per check — enough for a full dissertation or thesis.
Yes. The tool shows both total characters and characters without spaces separately.
Yes. It works for all UK academic writing including essays, reports, case studies, dissertations and coursework at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level.
Yes. It is suitable for SQA Higher, Advanced Higher and all other SQA-assessed work.
Yes, it works on all devices including phones and tablets.
Reading time estimates how long it takes to read your text at an average pace of 200 words per minute. Speaking time estimates how long it would take to present or read aloud at 130 words per minute — useful for timed presentations.
No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is sent to any server or stored anywhere.
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