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Word Counter
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Free Essay Word Counter for Students
Use this essay word counter to quickly check the length of school writing, homework paragraphs, application drafts, blog posts, and study notes. Paste your text above to see the word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time in one place.
Essay Length
Check whether a draft is close to a target like 250, 500, or 1000 words.
Character Count
Useful for short answers, descriptions, posts, and text limits.
Reading Time
Estimate how long a paragraph, essay, or speech may take to read.
Essay Word Counter FAQ
What is an essay word counter?
An essay word counter checks how many words are in a pasted essay, paragraph, or draft.
Does it count characters and sentences?
Yes. This tool counts words, characters, sentences, and estimated reading time.
Is it free?
Yes. You can use the counter for free directly in your browser.
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