How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live counts above the box: words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
- Check reading and speaking time for essays, articles or speeches.
- Use the keyword list to spot words you repeat too often.
Who uses a word counter?
- Students checking essays and assignments against a word limit.
- Writers and bloggers planning article length for SEO.
- Job seekers keeping cover letters and personal statements within the limit.
- Social media managers fitting posts into character limits.
Keyword density
The keyword list shows the words you use most, with their share of the total, leaving out common words like "the" and "and". For natural writing, no single keyword should dominate the text; if one word is above 3–4%, try a synonym or rephrase.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is any group of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words such as "well-known" and contractions such as "don't" count as one word, the same as in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses an average of 238 words per minute for adults reading silently. Speaking time uses 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for a speech or presentation.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser and the text is not stored or uploaded.
What are the character limits on social media?
X (Twitter) allows 280 characters per post, Instagram captions 2,200, and Google typically shows about 150–160 characters of a meta description.
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