Word Counter
Paste your text and instantly see your word count, reading time, and 6 more stats — free, no signup needed.
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Words
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Characters (with spaces)
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Speaking time
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Unique words
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Avg word length
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Longest word
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Syllables
Reading level
What is Word Counter?
Ever finish writing and wonder if you've hit the word limit? Paste your text here and you'll know in seconds.
Writers use it to hit blog post targets. Students use it for essay requirements. Marketers keep their copy tight. Whatever you're writing, knowing your count shouldn't slow you down.
How to use Word Counter
Four steps. No setup, no signup.
Step 1
Paste your draft or start typing in the box on the left
Step 2
Every stat updates instantly as you type — no clicking needed
Step 3
Check reading time to see how long it takes someone to read your text
Step 4
Hit Copy all to grab every stat as plain text
Example
A short blog intro becomes 8 stats in real time.
Input
Toolkno is a free, browser-based toolbox. Paste your text. Get the count. Move on.
Output
Words: 14 Characters: 82 Characters (no spaces): 70 Sentences: 4 Paragraphs: 1 Reading time: ~6 sec Unique words: 13
Why Word Counter is useful
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Hit blog post or essay targets without scrolling and counting in your head.
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See reading time so you know how long your post takes to read.
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Spot repetition with the unique-word count.
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Works offline once the page loads — your text never gets uploaded.
Common questions
Is Word Counter free to use?
Completely free, forever. No account, no hidden limits. Just open and start.
Tip: Bookmark it — you'll use it more than you think.
Who should use Word Counter?
Anyone who writes. Blog posts, essays, captions, emails — if you have a word limit this is for you.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, works perfectly on phone and tablet.
Does it count in real time?
Yes — every keystroke updates instantly.
Tip: Paste a full article to see reading time immediately.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Free, browser-based, no signup.
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