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Word Count

Online real-time word count tool that accurately counts Chinese characters, English words, characters, lines, and paragraphs, helping you efficiently manage your text content.

About This Tool

Word Count is a free online word counter that counts total characters, Chinese words, English words, lines, paragraphs, and more in real time as you type. All processing runs locally in your browser without uploading any data, keeping it private and secure. It is ready to use with no install, counts in real time, and is easy to use—so your writing and layout stay in control.

How to Use

  1. Enter text

    Paste or type text into the box. No button needed—stats refresh in real time.

  2. View metrics

    The card below shows character count, word count, Chinese count and a dozen other metrics instantly.

  3. Export result

    Click Copy Text or Export Stats to save, or Clear to start over.

Use Cases

  • Thesis proofreading: quickly check word count and paragraphs to meet submission and plagiarism rules
  • Social media posts: keep captions and copy within length limits
  • Mixed CN/EN counting: count Chinese and English words and punctuation separately for layout

Key Advantages

  1. Completely Free

    Free to use; everyday counting needs are met at zero cost

  2. Private & Secure

    All processing runs locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded, so there is no leak risk

  3. Real-time

    Counts as you type with no waiting; results refresh instantly

  4. Comprehensive

    Covers characters, words, Chinese/English, punctuation, lines, paragraphs, sentences, and more

  5. CN & EN

    Counts Chinese and English words separately, even in mixed text

  6. Easy to Use

    One input box with live results; no learning curve required

Metric Definitions

The meanings of the metrics provided by this tool are as follows:

Metric Meaning Note
Total characters With / without spaces Counted character by character, with or without spaces
Words Chinese + English words Sum of Chinese character count and English word count
CN / EN punctuation Counted separately Chinese and English punctuation are counted independently
Lines / Paragraphs / Sentences Structure stats Counts lines, paragraphs, and sentence-ending punctuation separately

FAQ

What is a word counter?

This is an online word counter. It counts total characters, Chinese words, English words, lines, and paragraphs in real time, all processed locally in your browser without uploading any data.

How do I use this tool?

Just type. Paste or type text into the box and stats refresh in real time—no button needed.

Which metrics are counted?

Over a dozen metrics. Including total characters, words, Chinese characters, Chinese punctuation, English words, English letters, digits, lines, paragraphs, sentences, and more.

How much content can be counted at once?

Large text is supported. Just paste it in; free daily credits are provided, and higher volume or frequency can be unlocked with a membership.

Is counting fast?

Counting is instant. All computation runs locally in your browser, showing results as you type with no server wait.

Is my content safe?

Fully safe—content never leaves your device. All processing runs locally in your browser; content is never uploaded to any server, eliminating data-leak risk.

Do I need to register or pay?

Ready to use, no registration. This tool gives you free daily credits; light daily needs are met at zero cost, while higher quotas or frequency can be unlocked by becoming a member.

Does it work on phones?

Works across all platforms. It adapts to computers, phones, and tablets alike; open it in a browser for a smooth experience with no app installation.

What is the advantage over office word count?

More granular and convenient. Besides total words, it counts Chinese, English, and punctuation separately, and works instantly in a browser with no heavy software.

What if the count looks wrong?

Make sure the text is entered fully. Counts update live as you type; if results seem off, check for missing paste or special symbols.

Are the results accurate?

Results are accurate and reliable. Characters, words, and Chinese/English are counted by standard rules, giving accurate results for correct input.

Can I export the stats?

Yes. Click Export Stats to save all metrics with the original text as a file, or copy the text with one click.

Content last updated:2026-07-10

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