Word Counter

A simple tool that instantly counts words, characters, sentences, and reading time.

I recently built a small Word Counter tool.
Not as a “serious” product.

Just something useful, built quickly, by vibe coding.

What the Tool Does

You paste text into the box. It instantly shows:

• Character count

• Word count

• Sentence count

• Paragraph count

• Estimated reading time

No login. No ads. No tracking.
Just input → output.

That’s it.

Why I Built It

I write a lot.

Substack drafts, long-form notes, tweets, documentation.
And every platform has constraints:

• Titles need to be short

• Descriptions have character limits

I didn’t want a bloated editor.
I wanted one screen, one job.

So I built it.

Design Choices

• Single HTML file – easy to host anywhere

• Instant feedback – counts update as you type

• Minimal UI – nothing that distracts from text

• Readable output – numbers that matter, clearly labeled

What I Like About Building Small Tools

Small tools are honest.

They solve one problem cleanly.

Most people overthink side projects.

Sometimes the right move is to build a tiny thing, ship it, and move on.

That’s what this word counter is.

If it helps even one person write with a bit more clarity, it did its job.