Free browser tool

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.

words

12

chars

70

lines

1

Read time

1 min

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How to use this tool

Use Word Counter with confidence.

Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time. Paste or write your text, choose the relevant option, then review the result before using it in your own work.

  1. 1Open Word Counter and provide the requested input or select the available option.
  2. 2Run the tool and review the result in your browser.
  3. 3Copy, download, or use the output only after checking it fits your purpose.

Tool guide

Practical guide to Word Counter

Use this short guide alongside Word Counter to understand the task it supports, prepare a clean input, and review the local result before using it elsewhere.

What Word Counter helps you do

Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.

A dependable workflow

Paste or write your text, choose the relevant option, then review the result before using it in your own work.

Before you rely on the output

Review the input, output, and any options you selected. The right result depends on the purpose, formatting requirements, and context of your next step.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Word Counter

What does Word Counter do?

Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.

Is Word Counter free?

Yes. This browser-based Lighter utility is free to use and does not require an account for its core workflow.

Does Lighter upload my input?

The core workflow is designed to run locally in your browser.

How should I use the result?

Paste or write your text, choose the relevant option, then review the result before using it in your own work.

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