Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences & reading time instantly
Free online word counter — count words, characters, sentences & reading time
Toololis Word Counter is a free browser-based word counting tool that gives you live statistics as you type: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Everything runs locally in your browser — no signup, no uploads, no tracking.
At a glance
- Instant counting — statistics update on every keystroke
- Six metrics — words, characters, chars-no-space, sentences, paragraphs, reading time
- Privacy-first — 100% client-side, no server round-trips
- Mobile-friendly — optimized for phones and tablets
- Unlimited length — works on essays, books, or single tweets
- Offline capable — install as a PWA for one-tap access
How to use this tool
- 1
Paste or type your text
Click into the text area and paste content from a document, or start typing. The counter updates instantly with every keystroke.
- 2
Read the live statistics
Watch the six stat cards update in real time: words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
- 3
Copy or clear when done
Use the Copy Text button to send your input to clipboard, or Clear to start over. Nothing is saved — everything lives only in your browser tab.
When to use a word counter
- Writers hitting target word counts for articles, blog posts, or submissions
- Students meeting essay length requirements without over- or under-shooting
- Marketers writing meta descriptions (150–160 chars), tweets (280), or YouTube titles (70)
- Translators billing by source word count
- Copywriters keeping Facebook ads, LinkedIn posts, and Google ads inside platform limits
Reading time benchmarks
- 500 words ≈ 2 minutes of reading
- 1,000 words ≈ 4 minutes
- 2,500 words ≈ 10 minutes
- 10,000 words ≈ 40 minutes
Reading time assumes 250 words per minute, the typical silent reading speed for adults.