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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with reading time, speaking time and keyword density on the same screen. Nothing is uploaded and there is no word limit.

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    A Word Counter counts words, characters, sentences and paragraphs the moment you type, with no upload and no sign-up. ToolPeko also shows reading time at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute, so writers, students and speakers see length and delivery time together on one screen.

    How the Word Counter works

    Type or paste your text into the box and every number updates at once. You see words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and lines side by side. Reading time uses 200 words per minute and speaking time uses 130 words per minute, and both paces are printed next to the answers so you know what the estimate is based on.

    1. Type in the box, paste a draft, or drop in a .txt file.
    2. Read the live counts at the top as you edit. Cut or add text and watch the numbers move.
    3. Check the keyword density list to see which words of three letters or more you lean on most.
    4. Set a word goal if you are writing to a target, then download the summary as a .txt file when you finish.

    The keyword density panel lists your top 10 repeated words of three letters or longer, with a count and a share for each one. It is a quick way to spot a word you have used twenty times without noticing. The word goal is optional. Type a target, and a progress bar fills as you write.

    When a Word Counter helps most

    Students live with word limits. An essay capped at 1,500 words, a personal statement with a tight ceiling, or a dissertation chapter that has run long all need a count you can trust while you edit, not after you submit. Watching the number live makes trimming calmer work. You cut a sentence, see the total drop, and know exactly where you stand.

    Writers and editors use the same screen for a different reason. A blog post, newsletter or product page has a length that fits its job, and the density list flags tired repetition before a reader does. Speakers get value from the second clock. A script that reads in four minutes at a desk can take six minutes out loud, and the speaking time at 130 words per minute gives a far better rehearsal guide than a guess.

    Job applicants, grant writers and freelancers quoting by the word also check in here. A cover letter, a proposal and a paid draft all carry length rules set by someone else. Live counting turns a length rule from a worry at the end into a guide while you write, and that change alone saves a round of frantic cutting before a deadline.

    Word Counter counting rules and honest limits

    Counting sounds simple until two tools disagree. This page states its rules in plain terms. A hyphenated word counts as one word, so well-known is one, not two. Characters without spaces counts every letter, number and mark with the spaces removed. Lines follow the line breaks in your text, and paragraphs follow blank lines between blocks of text.

    Sentences are read from ending punctuation. A full stop, question mark or exclamation mark closes a sentence in this count. That rule has a known weak spot. Abbreviations carry full stops too, so a line with Dr. or e.g. in it can shift the sentence count by one. Every counter that works from punctuation has this same limit, and this page would rather name it than hide it behind a smart-sounding claim.

    Reading and speaking times are estimates, not promises. Your own pace may sit well above or below 200 words per minute for reading or 130 for speaking. Dense technical text slows most readers down, and a familiar talk speeds most speakers up. Treat the times as a planning guide with the pace printed beside them, then adjust for the room and the material you actually have.

    Your draft stays in your browser

    The counting runs on your device. Your text is not sent to a server, not stored by ToolPeko and not read by anyone here. The draft is kept in your browser only, through localStorage on your own machine, so a refresh does not wipe work in progress. Clear your browser data and that saved draft goes with it. There is no account, no daily cap and no word limit. A short note and a long manuscript get the same treatment.

    FAQs

    Is there a word limit on this Word Counter?

    No. There is no word limit and no daily cap. Paste a short paragraph or a full chapter and the counts update live either way.

    How are reading time and speaking time worked out?

    Reading time uses 200 words per minute and speaking time uses 130 words per minute. Both paces are printed next to the answers on the page. Your real pace will differ, so treat the times as a planning guide.

    Why does my sentence count look off by one?

    Sentences are read from ending punctuation. Abbreviations like Dr. or e.g. end with a full stop, and the counter can read that stop as the end of a sentence. Every punctuation-based counter has this limit.

    What does keyword density show here?

    It lists your top 10 words of three letters or longer, with how often each one appears and its share of the text. It helps you spot words you repeat without noticing, so you can vary them while editing.

    Is my text uploaded or saved somewhere?

    No upload happens. The count runs in your browser, and the draft is kept only in localStorage on your device so a refresh keeps your work. Nothing is sent to or stored on a ToolPeko server.

    Can I save the counts for my records?

    Yes. The download button saves a summary as a plain .txt file with all your counts and the reading and speaking times.

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