Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Get reading time estimation and keyword density analysis.

Count Summary
0

Words

0

Characters

0

Sentences

0

Paragraphs

Detailed Statistics
Character Statistics
  • Characters (with spaces) 0
  • Characters (without spaces) 0
  • Letters 0
  • Numbers 0
Word Statistics
  • Unique Words 0
  • Average Word Length 0
  • Reading Time 0 min
  • Speaking Time 0 min
Keyword Density
Enter text to see keyword density

Detailed Usage Instructions

Getting Started
  1. Input Text: Type directly into the text area or paste content from your clipboard using the "Paste from Clipboard" button
  2. Real-time Analysis: Watch as statistics update automatically while you type
  3. Clear Text: Use the "Clear Text" button to start fresh
Understanding the Statistics
  • Words: Total number of words (separated by spaces or punctuation)
  • Characters: Total character count including spaces
  • Sentences: Count based on periods, question marks, and exclamation points
  • Paragraphs: Sections separated by double line breaks
Advanced Features
  • Reading Time: Estimated time to read at 225 words per minute
  • Speaking Time: Estimated time to speak at 130 words per minute
  • Unique Words: Count of distinct words in your text
  • Average Word Length: Mean character count per word
  • Keyword Density: Frequency analysis of most common words
Privacy & Security
100% Private: All text processing happens in your browser. Your content never leaves your device.

Common Use Cases

Academic Writing
  • Meet essay word count requirements
  • Check thesis and dissertation lengths
  • Analyze research paper structure
  • Ensure abstract stays within limits
Content Creation
  • Optimize blog post lengths for SEO
  • Create social media posts within limits
  • Write product descriptions
  • Develop email marketing content
Professional Writing
  • Draft business proposals and reports
  • Create executive summaries
  • Write job applications and cover letters
  • Prepare presentation scripts
SEO & Marketing
  • Analyze keyword density in content
  • Optimize meta descriptions
  • Check content length for search rankings
  • Monitor competitor content analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Our word counter is highly accurate and follows standard word counting conventions. It counts words separated by spaces, punctuation, or line breaks. Hyphenated words (like "twenty-one") are counted as single words, which is the standard practice in most writing contexts.

Yes! Once the page loads, the word counter works entirely in your browser without needing an internet connection. All processing happens locally on your device, ensuring privacy and allowing offline use.

There's no hard limit on text length. The tool can handle very large documents, including full books or research papers. However, extremely large texts (over 1 million words) may cause slower performance depending on your device's capabilities.

Reading time is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute. This is a widely accepted standard for silent reading. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, which is typical for public speaking and presentations.

Yes! Use the "Exclude common words" checkbox to filter out common English words (like "the", "and", "is") from the keyword density analysis. This helps you focus on the meaningful keywords in your content. Words shorter than 3 characters are also automatically excluded.

Absolutely! Your text never leaves your browser or device. All counting and analysis happens locally using JavaScript, ensuring complete privacy. We don't store, transmit, or have access to any text you enter into the tool.

What Users Say

"Perfect for my academic writing! The real-time counting helps me stay within essay limits, and the reading time feature is incredibly useful for presentations."

Sarah M., Graduate Student

"As a content creator, I use this daily for blog posts and social media. The keyword density analysis is a game-changer for SEO optimization!"

Mike R., Digital Marketer

"Simple, fast, and reliable. I love that it works offline and doesn't store my data. The detailed statistics give me everything I need for professional reports."

Jennifer L., Business Analyst

"Incredibly accurate word counting that matches Microsoft Word perfectly. The interface is clean and the real-time updates make writing so much easier."

David K., Freelance Writer

"Essential tool for my teaching work. I use it to check student assignments and create materials with specific word counts. The speaking time feature is perfect for lesson planning."

Lisa T., English Teacher

About Word Counting

Word counting is an essential tool for writers, students, and professionals who need to meet specific content length requirements or analyze text statistics.

How Words Are Counted

This word counter defines a word as a string of characters separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words (like "self-esteem") are counted as one word.

Reading Time Calculation

The reading time is calculated based on the average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults. The speaking time is calculated at approximately 130 words per minute, which is a common pace for public speaking.

Common Uses for Word Counting
  • Academic Writing: Ensuring essays and papers meet length requirements
  • Content Creation: Maintaining optimal content length for blogs and articles
  • SEO Optimization: Analyzing keyword density and content length
  • Social Media: Keeping posts within character limits
  • Professional Writing: Meeting specifications for reports, proposals, and other documents
This word counter processes all text locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, ensuring your privacy and security.