Word Counter
Writers, students and editors often need to hit a specific word count — for an essay, an SEO article, or a social media caption with a strict limit. This tool counts words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time, right in your browser, so you always know exactly where you stand.
How to Use This Tool
- Paste your text into the box above, or start typing directly.
- Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly as you type.
- Use the reading-time estimate to gauge how long the piece will take an average reader.
- Click Clear to start over with a new piece of text.
Why Use ToolVigo's Word Counter
- Live counting with no button clicks required.
- Tracks words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences and paragraphs in one view.
- Estimated reading time based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
- Works entirely offline in your browser — nothing is uploaded or saved.
Privacy & Security
This tool processes everything locally in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is uploaded to ToolVigo's servers or stored anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this word counter include spaces in the character count?
The "Characters" stat includes spaces and punctuation. Use the "Characters (no spaces)" stat if you need a count that excludes whitespace.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, a commonly used average adult silent-reading speed. Actual reading time varies by content complexity and reader.
Is there a limit to how much text I can paste in?
No hard limit is enforced, but very large documents (tens of thousands of words) may make the browser feel sluggish since counting happens on every keystroke.
Will my text be saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to ToolVigo's servers.