Word Counter
Real-time word count, character count, reading time and keyword density. Paste any text and the stats update instantly.
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Free word counter — instant, accurate, private
Whether you're writing a blog post, an academic essay, a tweet or a legal document, knowing your word count matters. This free word counter gives you the numbers you need in real time — no page reload, no character limits, no account required. Everything runs in your browser: your text is never sent to any server.
What does this word counter measure?
- Word count — the standard metric for articles, essays, novels and content briefs.
- Character count (with and without spaces) — essential for Twitter/X (280 chars), SMS, meta descriptions (155 chars) and ad copy.
- Sentence count — useful for checking readability and average sentence length.
- Paragraph count — helps writers track document structure at a glance.
- Reading time — calculated at 238 words per minute. Useful for blog posts and newsletters.
- Speaking time — calculated at 130 words per minute. Essential for speeches, presentations and podcasts.
- Unique word count — measures vocabulary diversity.
- Keyword density — the top 8 most frequent meaningful words. Useful for basic on-page SEO analysis.
Common use cases
- Academic writing — most universities require essays of 500, 1000, 2000 or 5000 words. Track your progress in real time.
- SEO content — Google tends to rank long-form content (1500+ words) more favorably for informational queries.
- Social media — check character limits for Twitter (280), LinkedIn posts (3000) and Instagram captions (2200).
- Speeches and presentations — the speaking time estimate tells you whether your script fits in a 5, 10 or 20-minute slot.
- Copywriting — ad headlines, meta descriptions and product descriptions all have strict length limits.
Privacy
Your text never leaves your device. The analysis runs entirely in JavaScript inside your browser tab. We don't log what you paste, we don't store your drafts. Close the tab and everything is gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does this word counter work?
- Paste or type your text and the stats update instantly in real time. The tool counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and calculates reading time (238 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm). Everything runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — no page reload needed.
- Does this tool upload my text to a server?
- No. All analysis runs entirely in your browser tab. Your text never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, stored, or logged. Close the tab and your data is gone completely.
- What metrics does the word counter provide?
- It provides word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, speaking time, unique word count, average word length, longest word, and a top-8 keyword density analysis for basic SEO insights.
- What are common use cases for a word counter?
- Common uses include tracking essay word limits for academia, checking character counts for Twitter/X (280) or meta descriptions (155), estimating speech duration for presentations, analyzing keyword density for SEO content, and verifying ad copy length limits.
- Is this word counter really free?
- Yes, completely free with no limits. There is no signup, no character cap, no daily usage restriction, and no premium tier. Paste as much text as you want, as often as you want. The tool is ad-supported only.