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How to count words and characters online

Use Fileees Word Counter to paste text and instantly see words, characters, paragraphs, and reading-time style counts in the browser.

Short answer

Use Fileees Word Counter to paste text and instantly see words, characters, paragraphs, and reading-time style counts in the browser.

Open Word Counter

Best for

People use Word Counter when they need to count words, characters, sentences, and reading time without installing desktop software, creating an account, or moving a quick text task into a heavy workflow.

  • Finishing a one-off word counter task before email, upload, publishing, or sharing.
  • Checking results in the browser before saving the final file or copied output.
  • Working with personal, school, office, or creator files in a simple local workflow.

Privacy notes

  • Fileees is designed around browser-local processing for supported workflows.
  • Avoid adding sensitive files to any online workflow unless you have checked the page behavior and output carefully.
  • Keep a backup of the original file before exporting a changed copy.

Common mistakes

  • Closing the tab before the tool has finished processing or before the download starts.
  • Sharing the output without opening it once to confirm the result matches the intended task.

Limitations

  • Very large files can be slower or fail if the browser runs out of memory.
  • Browser support, file structure, fonts, encryption, or media codecs can affect the final result.

Steps

  1. Paste or type text into the input area.
  2. Review word, character, sentence, and reading-time counts instantly.
  3. Copy the cleaned text or continue editing.

FAQ

Is Word Counter free?
Yes. Fileees Word Counter is free to use and does not require signup.
Are my files uploaded?
Most Fileees tasks run locally in your browser, so files stay on your device during processing.
When should I use Word Counter?
Use it when you need to count words, characters, sentences, and reading time quickly with a simple browser workflow.
Does it work on desktop and mobile?
The page is responsive, but large files are usually easier to handle on a desktop browser.

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