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MDES Smart Tools

Word Counter

Check the length of an essay, blog post or social caption. Counting happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.

Result

Fill in the fields to see your result.

Your inputs are processed in your browser and are not stored.

How to use

  1. Paste or type your text.
  2. Read the counts as you type.
  3. Use Reset to clear the box.

Worked example

“MDES builds tools. They are free!” has 6 words, 2 sentences and 1 paragraph.

How it works

A word is a run of letters or numbers (apostrophes and hyphens inside words are kept). Sentences end with . ! or ?. Paragraphs are separated by a blank line.

Limitations

Abbreviations like “e.g.” may be counted as sentence ends. Different word processors use slightly different rules, so totals can differ by a few words.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text saved?

No. The text stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere.

Does it work for Kiswahili?

Yes. It counts letters from any language, including Kiswahili.

Are numbers counted as words?

Yes, a number like 2026 counts as one word.