Wortzähler
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly as you type or paste text.
Geben Sie Ihren Text ein
Type or paste text below and the statistics update instantly.
Text statistics
Your writing metrics at a glance.
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Everything you need to know about Word Counter
Use this free online Word Counter to measure the length and basic structure of your writing in seconds.
- Type or paste your text into the editor.
- Words and other statistics update instantly.
- Use the right metric for essays, articles, forms, or social posts.
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the editor.
- Watch the word, character, sentence, paragraph, and reading-time counts update.
- Copy your text or clear the editor when you are finished.
Why use an online word counter?
A word count is useful whenever you need to stay within a writing requirement or quickly understand the size of your content.
The tool also shows character, sentence, paragraph, and estimated reading-time counts so you can review your writing more completely.
Which metric should you check?
| Metric | Am besten geeignet für | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Wörter | Essays, articles and assignments | Total word count |
| Characters | Forms and social posts | Total characters including spaces |
| Sätze | Writing structure | Approximate sentence count |
Word Counter without uploading your text
The Word Counter performs its counting calculations in your browser. The text does not need to be sent to a server for counting.
Normal articles, essays, and documents are handled directly in the browser, with performance depending on your device and browser.
Your text stays in the browser while you use the counter. No account or API key is required.
Words vs. characters vs. sentences
| Count | Am besten geeignet für | Example use |
|---|---|---|
| Words Most common | Writing length | Essay or article word limits |
| Characters | Character limits | Social posts and forms |
| Characters without spaces | Strict text limits | Technical or publishing requirements |
| Sätze | Readability checks | Reviewing sentence structure |
Choose the metric that matches the requirement you are trying to meet. When a platform specifies a character limit, character count matters more than word count.
What people use Word Counter for
- Essays and assignmentsCheck whether your writing meets a required word limit.
- Blog postsMeasure article length while drafting.
- Social mediaKeep posts within character limits.
- Emails and copywritingQuickly check concise writing and reading time.
- SEO contentReview the length of pages and drafts.
So funktioniert dieses Tool
The Word Counter uses browser-based JavaScript to analyze the text as you type. It calculates common writing statistics locally without requiring an upload or API.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 13. September 2026.
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