Definition
A word counter analyzes a block of text and reports statistics like word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Who uses it
Writers, students, marketers, and developers rely on word counters to hit length requirements and pace their content.
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Paste any text into Words of a Chimp and see the stats update live in your browser.
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Words of a Chimp
Free word counter. Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
Open Words of a ChimpFrequently asked questions
Yes — it follows the same whitespace-split convention used by most editors and publishers.
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