Word Counter

Frequently asked questions

Is this Word Counter free?

Yes. It is free and works without signup.

Are there any ads in this tool?

No. This calculator is ad-free.

Is my text uploaded to Postoria?

No. This calculator runs in your browser, so your text is not uploaded or stored by Postoria.

What does this tool count?

It tracks words, characters, lines, hashtags, and UTF-8 bytes in real time.

How are words counted?

Words are counted using language-aware segmentation in modern browsers, with a fallback for older environments.

What is counted as a character?

The tool counts visible user-perceived characters (graphemes) in modern browsers, with a safe fallback for older environments.

What counts as a hashtag?

Any text starting with # followed by letters, numbers, or underscores counts as a hashtag. The tool identifies them automatically to help with social media strategy planning.

How are bytes calculated?

Bytes are calculated from UTF-8 encoded text. This reflects real transfer size better than plain character count.

Why can bytes be higher than characters?

Many symbols need multiple bytes in UTF-8. For example, emojis and some non-Latin letters are larger than basic ASCII letters.

Can I use this for social media caption limits?

Yes. Use character count for caption limits, hashtag count for hashtag strategy and platform guidance, and byte count for API or storage constraints when needed.