Word Counter API
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time — paste your text and see stats instantly.
Fast & Accurate
Get precise results instantly.
Easy Integration
Simple REST API with JSON response.
Developer Friendly
Clear docs and SDK examples.
Free to Start
1,000 free requests/month.
Endpoint
All requests should be made to the following endpoint:
POST https://api.tools.town/v1/text/word-counter Authentication
This endpoint requires an API Key. Include your API key in the request header.
Request Parameters
Send a POST request with JSON body.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
text | string | ✓ | The text parameter. | Hello World |
Example Request
curl -X POST "https://api.tools.town/v1/text/word-counter" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"text": "Hello World"
}' Example Response 200 OK
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"words": "0",
"characters": "0",
"charactersNoSpaces": "0",
"sentences": "0",
"paragraphs": "0",
"readingTimeSeconds": "0",
"readingTimeLabel": "string"
}
} Error Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 400 | Bad Request — missing or invalid parameter |
| 401 | Unauthorized — API key missing or invalid |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded — free tier: 1,000 requests/month |
| 500 | Internal Server Error — try again or contact support |