Is this proposal word counter free?

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no data is uploaded.

Does it strip HTML from copied content?

Yes. Pasted HTML or rich-text is stripped before counting so your numbers match what reviewers see.

How are pages estimated?

We use a 500-words-per-page benchmark, the standard density for single-spaced 12pt proposal body copy.

Can I trust this for compliance page limits?

Use it as a fast estimate. Always verify against the exact formatting required by the RFP (font, spacing, margins).

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Proposal Word Counter

Live word, character, sentence and page count for proposal text — strips HTML and tracks reading time.

100% free — no signup required

Words

Characters

No spaces

Sentences

Paragraphs

Pages (~500/pg)

0.0

Read time

0.0 min

Avg word/sentence

How it works

1Paste your proposal text or HTML into the text box.
2We instantly strip any markup and recalculate every metric.
3Use the page and reading-time estimates to pace reviewers.

Why it matters

Federal and state RFPs almost always cap response length — by page count, word count or both. Going over disqualifies your bid before evaluators ever read your win themes.

This proposal word counter strips HTML so numbers from copy-pasted rich text editors (TipTap, Word, Google Docs) match the plain text reviewers actually score.

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