Draft Counter is a free, browser-based word and character counting tool. It was built to solve one problem well: give writers, students, editors, and professionals an instant, accurate count of their text — with no sign-up, no clutter, and no waiting.
Draft Counter counts words and characters as you type, with real-time updates. Beyond the basics, it supports uploading .txt, .docx, and PDF files, tracks writing goals, estimates reading and speaking time, and surfaces keyword density — all processed directly in your browser.
Most word counters online are cluttered, slow to load, or bury the actual tool under ads and pop-ups. We wanted something fast and straightforward: open the page, start typing, and see your numbers immediately. That focus on speed and simplicity is still the guiding principle behind every feature we add.
Everything happens locally, in your own browser. Text you type or upload is never sent to or stored on our servers. You can read more about exactly how this works in our Privacy Policy.
Draft Counter is actively maintained and improving. We're working on additional writing tools — including readability scoring, export options, and grammar checking — while keeping the core counter fast, free, and ad-supported.
Have feedback, found a bug, or have a feature request? We'd love to hear from you — visit our Contact page.