Word Counter — Free Online Tool
Live word count, character count, readability score, goal tracker, platform limits checker, file upload, and more. 100% private — your text never leaves your browser.
🔒 100% Private — Runs in your browserSet a target and start writing
Tracks from your first keystroke. Data stays local.
🔒 Files are read locally — never uploaded to any server
How to Use This Word Counter
RealWordCounter is designed to be simple and powerful. Type or paste your text in the editor on the left — all statistics update live with every keystroke. Here is how to get the most out of it:
- Type or paste your text into the large editor area. You can also
click Upload to load a
.txtor.docxfile directly from your device. - Set a word goal using one of the preset buttons (UPSC 150, CBSE 500, IELTS Task 2, Blog 1500, etc.) or enter a custom number in the Goal input. The progress bar fills and changes colour as you approach the target.
- Check platform limits in the right column. All 10 platform cards update live with your current character count and turn green when your text fits, or red if you have gone over.
- Use the case converter to instantly transform your text to UPPERCASE, Title Case, Sentence case, and more — without having to retype anything.
- Export your work via the Export panel: copy to clipboard, download
as
.txt, download as.mdMarkdown, or print a clean version.
Your draft is automatically saved every second to your browser. If you close the tab or refresh the page, your text will be restored when you come back — no account needed.
Who Uses RealWordCounter
Students
UPSC aspirants practise answer writing within 150 and 250-word limits. CBSE students stay within essay word counts. IELTS candidates target Task 1 (150 words) and Task 2 (250 words) precisely.
Bloggers & Writers
Check readability scores to ensure content is accessible. Track blog post length targets. Use keyword density to avoid over-optimising. Export to Markdown for CMS publishing.
Social Media Creators
Instagram captions (2200 chars), Twitter posts (280), LinkedIn articles (3000), YouTube titles (100), and Meta descriptions (155) — all tracked live as you write.
Freelance Writers
Hit client word-count briefs precisely. Use the goal tracker to pace long-form
articles. Export content directly as .txt or .md
for client delivery.