ToolbitWord and Character Counter
Check whether a meta description fits, whether a commit message is too long, or how long a draft takes to read. Statistics update live as you type.
What the Word Counter does
- Words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Estimated reading time for drafts and documentation.
- Live updates so you can trim to a character budget in place.
- Useful for meta descriptions, tweets, and commit messages.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text into the panel.
- Watch the counters update as you edit.
- Trim until you are inside the limit you care about.
Why it runs locally
Toolbit has no backend. The Word Counter is implemented with standard browser APIs, so your input is processed in the tab and never uploaded, logged, or retained. That is what makes it safe to paste real data into — and it is also why the tool keeps working with the network disconnected, once you have installed Toolbit as an app.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it count characters with or without spaces?
- Both are shown side by side, since different platforms count differently.
- How is reading time calculated?
- From an average of roughly 200 words per minute, which is the usual convention for prose.
- Is my draft uploaded?
- Local transformations process input in your browser. HTTP and WebSocket tools send user-initiated requests. Optional product analytics is off by default, excludes tool input and output, and stays off when your browser signals Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control.