Word Counter for Google Docs
More detailed statistics than Google Docs' basic counter. Get reading time, sentence analysis, and comprehensive text metrics.
Need word count in Google Docs? While Google Docs has a built-in word counter (Tools → Word Count), it only provides basic statistics: words, characters, and pages. CleanUpTxt gives you significantly more detailed analysis including reading time estimates, sentence count, paragraph analysis, average word length, and character density—metrics crucial for writers, students, and content creators.
Simply copy your text from Google Docs and paste it below to get professional-grade statistics instantly. Perfect for checking SEO content length, estimating article reading time, analyzing writing complexity, or verifying assignment requirements that go beyond simple word counts.
Get detailed statistics Google Docs doesn't provide—paste your text below!
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CleanUpTxt vs Google Docs Word Counter
Google Docs' built-in counter (Tools → Word Count) provides basic statistics, but CleanUpTxt offers significantly more detailed analysis for writers who need comprehensive text metrics:
CleanUpTxt Enhanced Features
- Reading time estimates - Calculate how long it takes to read your content (Google Docs doesn't show this)
- Sentence count - Track sentence structure and complexity (not available in Google Docs)
- Paragraph analysis - See how many paragraphs and average paragraph length
- Average word length - Measure vocabulary complexity and readability indicators
- Character density - Useful for SEO and social media character limits
- No document needed - Analyze any text instantly without creating a Google Doc
- Faster for quick checks - No need to open Tools menu, instant real-time counting
- Compare multiple texts - Easily switch between different text samples for comparison
Google Docs Basic Counter
- Words - Accurate word count
- Characters - With and without spaces
- Pages - Based on Google Docs default formatting
- ❌ No reading time calculation
- ❌ No sentence count
- ❌ No paragraph analysis
- ❌ No average word length metrics
- ❌ Requires document to be open
When to Use Each Tool
Both tools have their place. Here's when to use each one for best results:
Use Google Docs Counter When:
- •You're already working in a Google Doc and need a quick word count check
- •You only need basic statistics (words, characters, pages)
- •You want page count based on Google Docs formatting
Use CleanUpTxt When:
- •You need detailed analysis: reading time, sentence count, paragraph metrics
- •You're comparing multiple text samples and need quick switching
- •You want to analyze text before publication (blog posts, articles, essays)
- •You need to verify SEO content length and reading time
- •You don't want to create a Google Doc just to count words
How to Check Word Count in Google Docs
If you prefer to use Google Docs' built-in counter, here's how to access it quickly:
Method 1 (Menu): Click Tools in the top menu, then select Word count. A dialog box will appear showing words, characters (with/without spaces), and pages.
Method 2 (Keyboard shortcut): Press Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows/Chromebook) or Cmd + Shift + C (Mac) to instantly open the word count dialog.
Live word count: To display a real-time word count while typing, check the "Display word count while typing" option in the word count dialog. A small counter will appear in the bottom left corner of your document.
What Google Docs counts: The counter includes all text in the document body but excludes headers, footers, and footnotes. To count selected text only, highlight the text before opening word count.