Word Counter for Essays
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Whether you are writing a college essay with a strict word limit or drafting a blog post that needs to hit a target length, a dedicated word counter removes the guesswork. This tool processes your text entirely in your browser — no uploads, no sign-ups. Paste your essay and instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, and average word length. Perfect for students, freelance writers, and content creators who need precise control over document length.
- Powered by Terser — the same engine used by Webpack, Vite & Rollup
- Full AST parsing — safely handles strings, template literals, regex & all ES2024+ syntax
- Dead code elimination, constant folding & optional variable mangling
- Syntax errors are caught and reported with line numbers
Feature Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Real-time counting | ✓ |
| Character count | ✓ |
| Sentence count | ✓ |
| Reading time estimate | ✓ |
| Privacy | 100% client-side |
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
The counter uses the same whitespace-splitting algorithm as Microsoft Word, so counts match what your professor or editor will see.
Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated compounds like 'well-known' are counted as a single word, matching standard editorial convention.
Can I check word count for multiple paragraphs?
Yes. Paste your entire essay and the tool counts all words across every paragraph, heading, and footnote.