Free Word Counter - Online Character & Word Count Tool
ToolMint's word counter gives you an instant count of words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Check your text against platform character limits for Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and more. Use Find & Replace, change text case, and analyze keyword density — all free, no signup, 100% private.
Reading & Speaking
Read time (avg)0 min
Speak time (avg)0 min
Avg word length0 chars
Longest word—
Unique words0
Reading Level
Type to analyze
Reading level is estimated using the Flesch-Kincaid formula.
Platform Limits
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Word Counter - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words online for free?+
Paste or type your text into ToolMint's Word Counter and it instantly shows your word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time — all in real time.
What is the Twitter/X character limit?+
Twitter (now X) has a 280 character limit per tweet. ToolMint's word counter has a built-in Twitter limit checker — click the 'X Twitter (280)' button to see exactly how many characters you have left.
What is the Instagram caption character limit?+
Instagram captions have a 2,200 character limit. Click 'Instagram (2,200)' in ToolMint's word counter to check if your caption fits within the limit.
How do I check word count for an essay?+
Paste your essay into the text box and ToolMint instantly shows your word count. This is useful for school assignments, college essays, and blog posts that have word count requirements.
What does 'reading time' mean in the word counter?+
Reading time is an estimate of how long it takes an average person to read your text. The average adult reads about 238 words per minute, so a 500-word article takes roughly 2 minutes to read.
Can I use Find and Replace in the word counter?+
Yes. Scroll down to the 'Find & Replace' section, enter the word you want to find and what to replace it with, then click 'Replace All'. It shows you how many replacements were made.
What is keyword density?+
Keyword density shows which words appear most frequently in your text and what percentage of your total words they represent. This is useful for SEO writers who want to avoid overusing or underusing important keywords.
Can I convert text to uppercase or lowercase?+
Yes. Use the toolbar buttons — 'UPPERCASE' converts all text to capitals, 'lowercase' converts to small letters, and 'Title Case' capitalises the first letter of every word.