Word Counter
PRO FREEGeneral Statistics
Vocabulary Analysis
Time Estimation
Keyword Density
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* Using Common English Stop Words Filter
Real-Time Analysis
Get instant feedback on word count, characters, and sentences as you type. No waiting, no loading.
Keyword Density
Identify overused words to improve your writing style and optimize content for SEO.
Reading Time
Accurate estimation of reading and speaking time based on average processing speeds.
Why use specific word counts?
Writing with precision is clearer and more impactful. Certain platforms also enforce strict limits:
- Social Media: Twitter/X (280 chars), LinkedIn posts.
- SEO & Blogging: Long-form content (1,500+ words) usually ranks better.
- Ad Copy: Google Ads headlines have strict character limits.
- Academia: Essays often require a minimum word count.
Technical Details
Counting Logic
Words are typically delimited by spaces, newlines, and punctuation. Our algorithm filters out empty strings that can occur from multiple spaces to ensure an accurate count.
Reading Time
Calculated based on the average reading speed of an adult, which is approximately **225 words per minute** (wpm). Speaking time is calculated at a slower rate, typically **130 wpm**.
Character Byte Size
In modern UTF-8 encoding, a character isn't always 1 byte. Standard ASCII characters (A-Z) are 1 byte, but emojis and some symbols can be up to 4 bytes. This distinction is crucial for database storage limits.
How to use
Enter your text
Type directly or paste your document into the large input area.
Check the metrics
The dashboard at the top updates instantly with Word, Char, and Sentence counts.
Review keywords
Look at the "Keyword Density" panel to see which words you are using most.