Word Counter

Fast and Reliable Word Counter

Need a quick way to see how many words are in your text? Pixelfox Writer’s Word Counter is an online word counter that gives exact word and character counts in seconds. It is fast and accurate. It also lets you set simple rules that fit your task. So you can count words online with confidence and keep your writing on track.

How Pixelfox Writer Helps You Count Words Accurately

Pixelfox Writer is an online word counter you can trust. It is built for writers, students, editors, marketers, and translators who need a precise word count tool for daily work.

Accurate Word Counting

You do not need to guess your word count. Paste your text, click once, and get a precise number in a moment. The Word Counter uses clear rules to detect words based on spaces and common punctuation. It treats contractions as words. It handles basic punctuation well. This gives you a reliable result for essays, blog posts, and reports.

Keep in mind that word counting rules can vary by style guide or platform. Some guides treat hyphenated terms as one word, and others treat them as two. The same goes for acronyms and numbers. Pixelfox Writer addresses this by letting you set the counting method to match your brief.

Count Method Customizable

You can tailor how the Word Counter counts. Choose to include or exclude numbers. Skip specific word types, such as stop words or short words, if your project needs it. Decide how to handle hyphenated words and symbols. Set rules once, then run the count with the approach you want. This saves time and keeps your results consistent across drafts.

Specify Sections to Exclude

Sometimes you need a word count that excludes parts of your text. You may want to skip headers, footers, citations, code blocks, or quotes. You can mark which sections to leave out and run the count on the rest. Set your exclusions, run the count, and get only the words that matter for your limit.

Word Counter Fitting Multiple Purposes

Pixelfox Writer’s word counter works across many cases. It helps you plan, edit, and deliver content that meets exact word or character limits.

Article Writing/Editing

Writers and editors can use the Word Counter to check the length of drafts and revisions. It helps you stay within a pitch, a brief, or a client contract. You can track how edits change the count. You can also pair it with a readability checker to balance depth and clarity for your audience. This is useful for SEO content where a target range and structure matter.

Social Media Creation

Most social platforms have tight limits or sweet spots for reach. X (Twitter) allows 280 characters per post. LinkedIn and Instagram have their own norms. Use the Word Counter to test captions and threads. Then confirm length with a dedicated character counter so your post fits before you hit publish.

Document Translation

Translation is often priced per word. A clear word count helps you plan scope and budget. You can include or exclude numbers, repeated segments, or references to match your vendor’s policy. This keeps quotes fair and keeps timelines realistic. It also helps you track revisions across versions.

How to Use Pixelfox Writer’s Word Counter (Step by Step)

Follow these quick steps to get an accurate word count with custom rules.

1) Paste or type your text into the input area. 2) Choose your count method. Include or exclude numbers, symbols, or specific word types. 3) Set sections to skip if you need to ignore headers, footers, citations, or quotes. 4) Click the Generate button to run the count. 5) Review the results, which include words and characters. Adjust your settings if needed, then run it again to confirm.

If you plan to edit further, check the count after each major change. This keeps your draft aligned with your target limit.

Counting Rules and Practical Tips

Clear rules lead to consistent results. A “word” is usually a sequence of letters separated by spaces or punctuation. Contractions count as single words in most cases. Hyphenated words can count as one or two, depending on your settings and style guide. Numbers and symbols can be included or excluded. Choose the option that matches your brief, and note it for handoff to your team.

When your audience or publisher has strict rules, match them with custom settings. If a style guide is silent on a case, pick one rule and use it across all drafts. For quality control, run a final pass with the same settings you used at the start. For language polish after you hit your word target, you can use a grammar checker for correctness and a paraphrasing tool to tighten long sentences without losing meaning.

One more tip. Do not paste sensitive data into any web tool unless your policy allows it. If you must check it, remove names and IDs first.