Free Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, and estimate reading time โ€” instantly as you type or paste.

What Is a Word Counter?

A word counter analyzes a block of text and gives you statistics like word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. ToolKit Pro's tool updates these stats live as you type or paste text.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Paste or type your text into the box.
  2. Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading time update instantly.
  3. Edit your text and watch the stats update live.

Benefits of Using ToolKit Pro's Word Counter

  • Six live stats โ€” words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.
  • Instant updates โ€” no button click needed.
  • Free and private โ€” your text never leaves your browser.
  • Useful for writers โ€” check length against word count limits.

Why Use ToolKit Pro?

Whether you're writing an essay with a word limit, checking a social media post's character count, or estimating how long an article will take to read, ToolKit Pro's Word Counter gives you instant, accurate stats.

Real-Life Examples

  • Checking an essay stays within a required word count.
  • Estimating the reading time of a blog post before publishing.
  • Counting characters for a social media post with a length limit.

Helpful Tips

  • Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed, so treat it as a helpful guide rather than an exact figure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our free Word Counter.

Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.
Yes, both counts are shown separately.
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed applied to your word count.
No, all counting happens locally in your browser โ€” nothing is sent to a server.
Yes, fully responsive on phones, tablets and desktops.