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Word Counter GuideOnline Word Counter - Count Words, Fast & Accurate | CleanUpTxt
Need to count words fast without uploading to some shady server? Our Word Counter runs 100% locally in your browser - no copy-pasting into dubious apps. Whether you're writing essays, blog posts, or social media captions, it's the fastest way to get an accurate count....
Quick Steps
Open the Word Counter
Open the [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) in your browser. Paste or type your text into the main input box.
Check your results live
As soon as your text is in, the tool auto-counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
Quick FAQ
Does the Word Counter treat hyphenated words as one or two?
Great question. The [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) treats hyphenated words like 'self-driving' as one word. It uses modern tokenization to match real-world expectations.
Can I count words in code or technical text?
Yes! [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) will count all textual elements - even if you're working with snippets of HTML, markdown, or scripts. To clean HTML first, try [Remove HTML](/tools/remove-html).
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