Word Counter
Runs entirely in your browser
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and see an estimated reading time, as you type. Everything happens directly in your browser.
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- See word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly.
- Copy your text with one click when you're done.
Features
- Live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts.
- Estimated reading time.
- One-click copy.
- 100% client-side — your text never leaves your browser.
Example
Paste this paragraph into the box above and Word Counter reports these exact numbers:
Toolbeel is a free, browser-based toolkit for everyday tasks like counting words, comparing text, and cleaning up formatting. Every calculation happens locally on your device, so nothing you type is ever uploaded to a server.
This paragraph shows how word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts are calculated. Paste your own text above to see live results!Words: 56 · Characters: 362 · Sentences: 4 · Paragraphs: 2 · Reading time: 17 sec.
Tips for accurate counts
- Words are split on whitespace only, so a hyphenated word like "well-known" counts as one word and a contraction like "won't" also counts as one word.
- Sentences are split on periods, question marks and exclamation marks — an abbreviation like "e.g." or "Dr. Smith" can be counted as two sentences instead of one, since the tool has no way to tell an abbreviation from a sentence ending.
- Paragraphs require a fully blank line between them. A single line break without a blank line in between is treated as part of the same paragraph.
- Reading time is a fixed estimate based on 200 words per minute — it doesn't adjust for how complex or technical your text is.
Is Word Counter safe?
Yes. Word Counter splits your text into words, sentences and paragraphs using the same whitespace and punctuation rules described in the tips above, all in local JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, and nothing is kept once you close or refresh the tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
How are words counted?
Words are counted as groups of characters separated by whitespace, which matches how most word processors count words.
How are sentences and paragraphs counted?
Sentences are counted by splitting on periods, question marks and exclamation marks. Paragraphs are counted by splitting on blank lines.