Why use a word counter?
Whether you're hitting a strict essay limit, staying under a cover letter's word count, or just curious how long your draft has gotten, a word counter takes the guesswork out of writing to length. Toolioh's counter updates live as you type, so you always know exactly where you stand.
What it counts
- Words — a live total as you type or paste text.
- Characters — both with and without spaces.
- Sentences and paragraphs — useful for checking structure and pacing.
- Reading time — based on an average 225 words-per-minute silent reading pace (customizable).
- Speaking time — based on an average 140 words-per-minute speaking pace, handy for scripts and speeches.
Built into a full text suite
The word counter shares the same text box as Toolioh's case converter, character counter, and grammar checker — so you can count, convert, and clean up your writing without switching tools or copy-pasting between tabs.
Common word count targets
- College application essay (Common App): ~650 words
- Standard blog post: 1,000–2,000 words
- Resume summary: under 50 words
- 5-minute speech: roughly 650–750 words
Have a specific length to hit? Open the word counter and set a custom word-count goal to track your progress as you write.
A free word count tool for every use case
This is a live word counter — a word counter tool free to use with no limit on how much text you paste in. Use it to count words in text for an essay, check the word count of text before submitting an assignment, or as a quick word count checker online for blog drafts and reports. It also doubles as a way to count words and paragraphs together when you need both numbers at once.
Is this a free word counter online, with no signup?
Yes — it's completely free, works in your browser, and doesn't require an account.
Can I use it as a word counter for an essay?
Yes. Paste your essay in and the tool gives a live word count, character count, and reading time — helpful for hitting exact assignment limits.