Word Count

Instant text stats in your menu bar. Paste or type, see words, characters, and more.

Download on the Mac App Store
Requires macOS 13.0 or later
Word Count
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This is a sample text to show how Word Count works.
Words20
Characters96
Characters (no spaces)78
Sentences2
Paragraphs1
Reading time~1 min
Clear Copy stats
Good Bar
Features

Live word count

See your word count update instantly as you type or paste text. No need to click anything.

Full text stats

Words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

Auto-paste

Enable auto-paste to automatically analyze whatever is on your clipboard when you open the app.

Copy stats

Copy all your text stats to the clipboard in one click. Perfect for quick reports or notes.

Menu bar access

Always one click away. Lives in your menu bar, opens instantly, stays out of your way.

Dark mode

Follows your system appearance automatically. Looks right day and night.

How it works
1

Click the icon

Find Word Count in your menu bar and click to open the text area.

2

Paste or type

Paste your text or type directly. Stats update live as you go.

3

Read your stats

Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time. All at a glance.

Count your first words

Download on the Mac App Store

Frequently asked questions

Is Word Count free?

Word Count is a one-time purchase priced at $1.99 on the Mac App Store. There are no subscriptions and no in-app purchases.

Does Word Count work on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)?

Yes. Word Count is a native macOS app built with SwiftUI and runs natively on Apple Silicon as well as Intel Macs.

Does Word Count require an account or internet connection?

No. Word Count works fully offline, requires no account, and stores no data on remote servers.

What macOS version do I need to run Word Count?

Word Count requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.

Where does Word Count live on my Mac?

Word Count lives in your menu bar and stays out of your Dock. Click the menu bar icon to use it.