Markdown
Markdown Word Counter
Count words in Markdown, ignoring syntax and code blocks.
Words
39
Characters
298
Sentences
1
Reading time
1 min
How it works
- 1Paste or type Markdown.
- 2The word count updates live, ignoring Markdown syntax and code.
- 3Read the supporting stats alongside it.
Use cases
- Hit a word target for an article.
- Estimate effort for a docs page.
- Check a README is not too long.
Frequently asked questions
Does it count Markdown syntax?
No. Symbols like #, *, and code fences are stripped before counting, so you get the real prose word count.
Is code counted?
No. Fenced and inline code is excluded from the word count.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Everything is counted locally in your browser — your text never leaves your device.
Read the guide
How to count words in Markdown (not the syntax)
Count the actual prose in a Markdown document while ignoring the syntax — so your word count reflects what readers read, not the hashes and asterisks.
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