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IELTS Writing Task 2 Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs while keeping the 250-word Task 2 minimum visible.

Independent IELTS preparation · Reviewed 2026-08-08 · Requirements may change

Count your Task 2 draft

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Task 2 length check250 words to the Task 2 minimumLength alone does not determine a Writing band.

Task 2 asks for at least 250 words, but a longer essay is not automatically stronger. Use the count to avoid an under-length response, then spend the remaining time checking task response, paragraph logic, vocabulary precision and grammar.

Minimum250 words for Task 2
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UseDraft, trim, then proofread

How to use this tool well

  1. Plan before drafting so the position stays consistent.
  2. Count after the first complete draft—not sentence by sentence.
  3. Remove repetition before adding new examples.
  4. Reserve time to proofread high-frequency error patterns.
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Frequently asked questions

Is this an official IELTS result?

No. It is an independent practice tool. Only an official test provider can issue an IELTS result.

Does the tool upload my work?

No. The calculation runs in the browser. Refreshing or closing the page resets the current input.

How should I use the result?

Record it with the date and conditions, then compare repeated attempts completed in the same way.

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