Toolzaio Word Counter
Paste your text below, or just start typing. The counts update as you go.
How it works
Type or paste into the box and the counter reads the text afresh after every keystroke. A word is anything separated by spaces, so “well-known” counts as one word and numbers count as words too. Sentences are counted from full stops, question marks and exclamation marks. Reading time uses an average of roughly 200 words per minute, which is a fair guide for most adults reading ordinary text.
All of this happens on your own device. Your text is never sent to a server, never stored, and it is gone the moment you close the tab. That makes it safe for drafts, essays and work documents you would rather keep private.
Questions people ask
Does it count words in real time?
Yes. The numbers change as you type, paste or delete, so you can watch an essay grow towards its word limit.
How is reading time worked out?
We divide your word count by 200, an average silent reading speed. A 1,000 word piece shows as about 5 minutes. Speaking the same text aloud usually takes longer, closer to 130 to 150 words a minute.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The counting is done by a small bit of code inside this page, on your phone or computer. Nothing is uploaded, saved or shared.
Why does my word processor show a different count?
Programs treat edge cases differently: hyphenated words, numbers, bullet points and text in headers or footnotes. Small differences of a word or two are normal. If a limit matters, leave yourself a little room either way.
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