Word Counter

Count words, characters, lines, and paragraphs in text.

What this tool does

Count words, characters, lines, and paragraphs from plain text so you can validate content limits and writing targets quickly.

Tool interface

Input

Output

Example input

First paragraph has three words.

Second paragraph has four words now.

Example output

{
  "words": 11,
  "characters": 67,
  "charactersExcludingSpaces": 56,
  "lines": 3,
  "paragraphs": 2
}

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Paste your text into the input area.
  2. Click Transform to calculate text metrics.
  3. Review the JSON output for words, characters, lines, and paragraphs.

Common use cases

  • Cleaning raw input before importing into downstream tools.
  • Running quick browser-based transformations without setup.
  • Standardizing data for reporting and collaboration.

Useful for content drafting, editorial checks, social post limits, and text fields with strict constraints.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming blank lines are ignored in line count.
  • Comparing counts across tools that use different whitespace rules.
  • Expecting punctuation to be removed before word counting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Word Counter include punctuation?

Yes. Punctuation is included in character counts.

How are paragraphs counted?

Paragraphs are split by blank lines.

Is this different from Character Counter?

Yes. Word Counter prioritizes word totals and paragraph metrics.

What input format does Word Counter expect?

Use plain text input, usually one item per line for list-oriented tools.

What does Word Counter output?

It returns transformed output you can copy or download as `word-count.json`.

Why might Word Counter return an error?

A common issue is: Assuming blank lines are ignored in line count.

Does Word Counter run in the browser?

Yes. Transformations are designed for in-browser usage so you can test and iterate quickly.

Can I copy or download results from Word Counter?

Yes. You can copy the result or use the download action when file output is available.

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