---
title: "Word Counter"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/tools/word-counter"
tags: ["tools"]
---

# Word Counter

`POST /api/v1/tools/word-counter`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://toolforte.com`
- URL: `https://toolforte.com/api/v1/tools/word-counter`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Estimates reading and speaking time.

## Request body

- object
  - `text` string

## Response `200`

Successful result

- object
  - `ok` boolean
  - `data` object
    - `words` integer
    - `characters` integer
    - `characters_no_spaces` integer
    - `sentences` integer
    - `paragraphs` integer
    - `reading_time_seconds` integer

## Other responses

- `400`: Missing or invalid request fields
- `401`: Invalid or missing API key
- `429`: Monthly plan limit reached

---

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