Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time instantly.
Text Composition
Keyword Density (Top Words)
What is a Word Counter tool?
A word counter counts words and characters in your text instantly. Students use it for essays. Bloggers use it for posts. Writers use it to hit their targets. It also shows reading time and keyword density.
Why tracking word and character counts matters
- •Google Search Titles: Keep under 60 characters so it fits on screens.
- •Google Search Descriptions: Target 150 to 160 characters.
- •X/Twitter posts: Short and punchy works best for engagement.
- •LinkedIn articles: Longer text flows better for professional content.
- •Speaking pace: Most people speak at 130 to 150 words per minute. Use this to time your presentations.
Word Counter is a free online tool that instantly counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text. Simply paste your content to get accurate statistics including reading time estimates and keyword density analysis. Perfect for writers, students, bloggers, and SEO professionals who need quick, precise text metrics.
How to use Word Counter
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Type or Paste Text
Type directly in the textarea or paste your text to analyze it immediately.
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Review Live Stats
Watch the dashboard update instantly. View word count, characters, speaking time, and lines.
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Analyze Keyword Density
Check the top 10 used words and their percentage density to optimize your content.
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Export Summary
Click the 'Export Summary' button to copy a complete reports layout to your clipboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated using an industry-standard estimate of 200 words per minute. For example, a 600-word article will take approximately 3 minutes to read.
What does unique word count mean?
Unique word count tracks the number of different words used in your text, ignoring case (e.g. 'The' and 'the' are counted as one). It is an excellent metric for evaluating vocabulary variety.
Are punctuation and spaces counted in character counts?
Our tool provides three breakdowns: total characters (including spaces/punctuation), characters without spaces, and letters/numbers only (excluding spaces and punctuation).
Which words are excluded from the Top Words density analysis?
Common conjunctions and prepositions (known as stop words, such as 'the', 'and', 'to', 'for') are excluded so you can focus on the actual keywords in your content.
Does the word counter store my text?
No, all processing is performed locally in your browser. None of your text is sent to our servers, keeping your sensitive text 100% private.