Who is this for?
- Students & writers hitting an essay or assignment word count.
- Marketers & SEOs checking meta-description and title lengths, and keyword density.
- Social media — staying under character limits for posts, captions and bios.
What it measures
As you type or paste, ToolFern instantly counts words, characters (with and without spaces),sentences and paragraphs. It also estimates reading time (~200 words per minute) andspeaking time (~130 words per minute), and shows your top keywords so you can see what your text focuses on.
Is my text private?
Completely. Unlike many online counters, nothing you type is sent anywhere — all counting happens inside your browser. Your draft, essay or confidential text never leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text uploaded?
No — it’s counted in your browser and never sent to a server.
How accurate is the word count?
Words are counted as runs of non-space characters, matching how most word processors count.
Can I paste a long document?
Yes — paste as much as you like; it updates instantly.