Word Counter

Get a complete text analysis: word count, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and keyword density.

Students checking essay length; content writers hitting SEO word-count targets.

How to use it

  1. Paste or type your text

    Write or paste your content into the text area. Every statistic updates instantly as you go.

  2. Review the stats

    See words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading time, and the top keywords by frequency.

  3. Set a target (optional)

    Enter a target word count to get a live progress bar showing exactly how close you are to the goal.

Why use this tool?

Almost every piece of writing comes with a number attached to it: an essay has a minimum and maximum, a meta description has a character limit, a tweet has 280 characters, a college application has a hard cap, and an SEO article has a target length. Guessing whether you have hit those limits — or pasting into a word processor just to check — slows you down and risks going over or under, which can cost marks, get a post truncated, or hurt search performance. This counter shows everything live as you type: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading and speaking time, and your most-used keywords with their density. You can set a target word count and watch a progress bar fill as you write. It all runs in your browser, so your draft — which might be confidential or unpublished — never gets uploaded. No account, no submit button, no limit on length.

Common use cases

Students

Check essays and assignments against minimum and maximum word limits before submitting — no nasty surprises at the deadline.

SEO & content writers

Hit target article lengths and watch keyword density while drafting, so content is the right depth without keyword stuffing.

Social & marketing

Stay within character limits for tweets, meta descriptions, ad copy, and bios that get cut off when too long.

Authors & bloggers

Track length and estimated reading time to match what your audience expects from a post.

Speakers & presenters

Use the estimated speaking time to size a script to a talk’s time slot before rehearsing.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text sent to a server?

No. All counting and analysis happen in your browser, so your draft never leaves your device — fine for confidential or unpublished work.

How is reading time calculated?

From an average adult reading speed of roughly 200–250 words per minute; speaking time uses a slower spoken pace.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes. Both are shown, which is useful for platforms and fields that count spaces toward their limit.

What are stop words in the keyword stats?

Common words like "the", "a", and "is" are excluded from keyword density because they carry no topical meaning and would otherwise dominate the list.

Does it update as I type?

Yes — every figure recalculates live with each keystroke, so there is no button to press or waiting.

Can I set a word-count goal?

Yes. Enter a target and a progress bar shows how close you are, which is handy for essays and articles with a required length.

Is there a length limit?

No. Paste documents of any size; everything is processed locally on your device.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up and no limits.

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