Writing an essay with a strict word limit, or checking if a caption is too long? This guide shows you how to count words and characters for free, with live results as you type — no software, no upload, no sign-up.
Go to MyPDFEasy Word Counter — works in any browser, no installation required.
Enter your text directly, or paste it from anywhere.
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time update instantly above the box.
💡 Pro Tip: Reading time is based on roughly 200 words per minute — use it as a quick guide for how long an article, post, or speech will take to read aloud.
Get instant word, character, and reading time stats — free and private
Count Words Free →MyPDFEasy counts your text entirely inside your browser. This means:
Type or paste your text in the box and the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly. Completely free.
Yes. It shows total characters as well as words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
Yes. Word and character counting works for most languages, including Arabic and Hindi text.