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Word Counter

Analyze words, characters, reading time, readability signals, and keyword density as you type.

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0Sentences
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Your Text

Statistics update instantly while you type or paste.

Your text stays in this browser and is never uploaded.

Time Estimates

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Speaking Time0 sec

Text Insights

Unique Words
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Average Word Length
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Longest Word
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Keyword Density

Add some text to see its most frequent meaningful words.

Write to the right length

Track assignments, articles, social posts, speeches, scripts, and SEO content without interrupting your writing flow. Detailed statistics help you estimate audience time and spot repetitive vocabulary.

Calculation Standards

Reading time uses 200 words per minute and speaking time uses 130 words per minute. Keyword density excludes common English stop words.

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What is Word Counter?

Word Counter measures words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading length as you type or paste text. Writers, students, editors, and marketers can use it to meet a limit and assess document length quickly.

How to use Word Counter

  1. 1.Type or paste the text into the editor.
  2. 2.Review the live word, character, sentence, and paragraph totals.
  3. 3.Compare the result with the limit required by your assignment or platform.
  4. 4.Edit the copy and recheck reading time and density before publishing.

Key features

  • ✓Live counting updates immediately after every edit.
  • ✓Character totals distinguish text length needed for forms and social posts.
  • ✓Sentence and paragraph counts expose overly dense blocks.
  • ✓Estimated reading time helps plan articles, scripts, and presentations.

Common use cases

  • Check an essay against a minimum or maximum word limit.
  • Keep a meta description or social caption within a character allowance.
  • Estimate how long a speech or article takes to read.
  • Compare draft length before and after editing.

Frequently asked questions

How are hyphenated words counted?

Counting rules vary between editors. This tool uses consistent token rules, so compare with the submission platform when an exact institutional rule applies.

Does punctuation count as a character?

Character totals include punctuation; a separate no-space value may exclude spaces depending on the displayed metric.

How many words fit in a five-minute speech?

Speaking pace varies, but roughly 600 to 750 words is common. Rehearse aloud for the most accurate timing.

Is pasted text saved?

Counting happens in the page and the tool does not need to add your text to a public document. Do not paste confidential material on a shared device.