Free Online Word Counter

Paste or type your text below. Words, characters, sentences, and reading time — updated instantly.

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How to Use This Word Counter

Paste or type your text into the box above. ToolBolt instantly counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading and speaking time. Everything runs in your browser — your text is never sent to any server.

What counts as a "word"?

A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word, matching Microsoft Word and Google Docs behavior.

How is reading time calculated?

We use 225 words per minute for reading (the average for adult English readers) and 150 words per minute for speaking time.

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

Both! The main counter shows characters including spaces. The detail row below shows characters excluding spaces — useful for platforms with strict character limits like Twitter.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server. ToolBolt is 100% client-side.

What is keyword density?

Keyword density shows how often each word appears as a percentage of total words. It helps writers and SEO professionals ensure natural keyword distribution in their content.

Can I use this for essays and school assignments?

Absolutely. Students and writers use ToolBolt to track word counts for essays, research papers, blog posts, and any content with word count requirements.