Free essay word counter
Paste your essay and see every count you need, instantly. Nothing leaves your browser.
Need to shorten it or tidy repeated words? Let the Bypassify Rewriter do it in one pass.
How it works
Words are counted the way most teachers and word processors count them: any run of letters, numbers and apostrophes.
Reading time uses 238 words a minute and speaking time 140 words a minute, typical averages for adults.
Repeated words leave out small words like "the" and "and", so the list shows the words you actually lean on.
Your text never leaves your browser. There is no sign-up, no limit and no AI involved.
Questions
Does this count words the same way as Microsoft Word?
Very close. Hyphenated words and numbers count as words in both. Small differences can come from how footnotes or text boxes are copied in.
Is my essay stored anywhere?
No. The counting happens in your browser and nothing is sent to our servers.
Do citations count toward my word limit?
That depends on your assignment. Many courses exclude the reference list but include in-text citations. Check your brief.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single spaced or 4 pages double spaced in a 12 point font.
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