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This free Word Counter tool is created and maintained by GrowthToolsPro to help writers, students, and marketers work more efficiently online.

Master Your Writing with GrowthToolsPro Word Counter

In the competitive landscape of digital publishing, precision is your greatest asset. Knowing your exact word and character counts is essential for professional writers. GrowthToolsPro offers a world-class, free online word counter designed for maximum speed, accuracy, and total user privacy.

Who should use this tool?

  • Freelance Writers: If you’re billing per word, you need an exact count to get paid what you’re worth.
  • Students: Stuck on a 2,000-word limit essay? We’ll help you find the sweet spot without the fluff.
  • SEO Experts: Perfecting meta titles and descriptions where every character counts for your click-through rate.
  • Public Speakers: Our “Read Time” estimator helps you trim your speech so you don’t get cut off on stage.

Real-Life Examples

Writers use this tool every day for more than just counting. Here are a few ways it helps in the real world:

  • Checking if a guest post pitch fits the 1,500-word editorial requirement.
  • Ensuring a Twitter thread doesn’t exceed 280 characters per tweet for a smooth flow.
  • Trimming a LinkedIn “About” section to make sure the “Call to Action” is visible before the “See More” button.
  • Estimating if a 500-word script will actually fit into a 3-minute video slot.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Ignoring the ‘Hidden’ Characters: Copy-pasting from Microsoft Word or Google Docs can sometimes bring over weird formatting characters that bloat your count.
  • Word Counting vs. Value: Just because you hit 2,000 words doesn’t mean it’s good. Use our stats to see your “Average Word Length”—if it’s too low, your writing might be too simple; if it’s too high, you might be confusing your readers.
  • The ‘Space’ Trap: Some platforms (like Twitter or Instagram) count spaces as characters, while others don’t. Always check both metrics.

Why Word Count is Critical for SEO Success

Content length remains a key indicator of topical authority and depth. Use our tool to hit your target length while our reading time estimator ensures you maintain a great user experience. Avoid “thin content” penalties by monitoring your text metrics live as you write.

The Helpful FAQ

Is this Word Counter actually free?

Yes, 100% free. No “free for 3 tries” nonsense or hidden credit card forms. We built this because we needed it ourselves, and we want you to use it too.

Does GrowthToolsPro store my text?

No. We don’t have a database for your text. Everything happens inside your own browser window. If you refresh the page, your text is gone forever—that’s how private it is.

Why is the word count slightly different than Google Docs?

Every tool has a slightly different way of handling things like hyphens (-), dashes (—), and emojis. We use a standard algorithm that matches most professional publishing requirements.

Can I use this on my phone?

Absolutely. The tool is fully responsive, so you can check your word counts while writing on the go or finishing up an email on your mobile browser.

Does it count emojis as words or characters?

Emojis are counted as single characters. They aren’t counted as words, which helps keep your metrics accurate for professional writing standards.