For writers and editors
Check word count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time before publishing.
Count words, characters, and reading time instantly.
Paste your text to calculate word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, speaking time, and keyword density. Useful for essays, articles, SEO drafts, emails, and social posts.
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Keyword density
Add text to see common keywords.
A quick word counter for everyday writing limits.
Word limits show up everywhere: school essays, guest posts, SEO briefs, newsletter drafts, product descriptions, application answers, and social media posts. This tool gives you the basic numbers quickly without sending your draft anywhere.
For SEO drafts
Review common keywords and density while editing titles, summaries, and article drafts.
For students
Estimate essay length and clean up drafts before submitting assignments with word limits.
How counts are estimated.
Words are counted from visible text tokens, sentences are estimated from punctuation, and reading time uses about 200 words per minute. Different platforms may count emojis, symbols, hyphenated words, and non-Latin scripts differently, so always check the final platform if the exact limit matters.
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FAQ
How do I count words online?
Paste your text into the box and the tool updates word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time automatically.
Does this upload my text?
No. The counting runs locally in your browser. This version does not store your text.
Are spaces included in character count?
The tool shows both total characters and characters without spaces.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time uses about 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 130 words per minute.
Can I use this for SEO writing?
Yes. Keyword density can help you spot repeated terms, but it should not replace useful writing.
Why do counts differ from another platform?
Different tools count punctuation, emojis, hyphenated terms, and non-Latin scripts differently.