About OG Word Counter

OG Word Counter is a free tool for counting words. Paste or type your text and you get the word count straight away, along with characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, readability, and the phrases you repeat most.

We built it because most word counters make you fight for the basics. You land on the page, wait for it to load, dodge a wall of pop-ups, and then find that the readability score or the keyword breakdown sits behind an account or a paid plan. Counting words is a simple job. It should feel that way.

What you can do here

• Count words and characters live as you type, with or without spaces.
• See sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time update on every keystroke.
• Check readability with the Flesch reading ease score and a US grade level.
• Track keyword density for single words and two or three word phrases.
• Stay inside the character limits for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, SMS, and SEO tags.
• Set a word goal, convert case, and save your draft in your own browser.

Free, and staying that way

Every feature works for everyone. There is no premium tier, no account, and no subscription. You do not need to sign up or hand over an email address to use the word counter, and nothing is capped after a certain number of words.

Your text is your business

All of the counting runs in your browser. Your text is not uploaded, stored on our servers, or shared with anyone. That matters when the thing you are counting is a cover letter, a school essay, or a chapter you have not shown a soul. You can read more in our privacy policy.

Who uses it

Students checking essay limits, writers tracking chapter goals, marketers tuning copy for search, social media managers juggling platform limits, and job seekers keeping a cover letter tight. If your work has a word count attached to it, this tool is for you.

Say hello

Found a bug, or want a feature added? We read every message. Head to the contact page and tell us what would make the word counter better.