Line Counter

Line, word, byte, character counts and the longest line — wc in the browser.

Tool Media & Files Updated Apr 18, 2026
How to Use
  1. Paste text or drop a file.
  2. Stats update as you type.
Text
Or drop a text file
Reads as UTF-8
Stats
Lines
0
Words
0
Chars
0
Bytes (UTF-8)
0

What counts

Words
Non-whitespace runs
Lines
Split on \n
Chars
JS string .length
UTF-16 units.
Bytes
UTF-8 encoded length
Blank lines
Whitespace-only
Longest
Max line chars

About the Line Counter

Whether you are at a desk or on your phone, the Line Counter makes image, audio and file tasks easy — and it is completely free. Line, word, byte, character counts and the longest line — wc in the browser.

How it works

Enter what you have and read the result as it updates live. It all runs on your own device, so it is quick and private, with nothing to install.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are lines counted?

Count of \n + 1 if last char isn't \n (Unix-style).

Blank lines?

A separate counter shows whitespace-only lines.

How do I use the Line Counter?

Simply type your numbers and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.

Is it free? Does it work without internet?

Yes to both. It is free with no sign-up, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no internet.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere — every calculation runs on your own device. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.

Common Use Cases

Log analysis

Quickly count entries.

Source stats

Lines of code per file.

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