Text Tools
Word Counter
Count words, sentences, paragraphs, and more.
Runs locally in your browser — your input is not uploaded.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Lines
- 0
What is this tool?
Paste an essay, blog post, or cover letter and the word counter shows words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in real time. It helps you hit assignment limits, trim submissions, and check copy length before publishing.
Word counts help you hit limits for essays, SEO meta descriptions, social captions, and UI copy. ToolForge updates counts as you type.
Words are split on whitespace. Sentences are approximated using . ! ? delimiters.
How to use the Word Counter
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Watch the word, character, sentence, paragraph, and line counts update as you type.
- Edit your draft until it fits the limit you are aiming for.
Frequently asked questions
Does this match Microsoft Word’s count?
Counts can differ slightly across tools depending on how hyphens and punctuation are handled. ToolForge uses a clear whitespace-based definition.
How are sentences counted?
A sentence ends at a period, exclamation mark, or question mark. Abbreviations such as “e.g.” can add extra sentences, so treat that figure as an estimate.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser as you type, and the text is not sent to ToolForge.
How many words fit on a page?
Roughly 500 words single-spaced or 250 words double-spaced with a 12-point font, although fonts and margins change the number.
Want more power later?
Premium tools, higher limits, and API access are on the roadmap. V1 stays free and private in your browser.