Word Counter counts the words in any text as you type or paste. It also shows characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, estimated reading and speaking time, and the keywords you use most.
It's useful for students with essay word limits, writers and bloggers aiming for a target length, SEO specialists checking keyword density, and anyone filling in forms with a character limit. The counting happens in your browser, so what you write is never sent anywhere.
How to use the Word Counter tool
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- The statistics update instantly as you type.
- Check the top keywords list to see which words you repeat most.
- Use Copy or Clear when you're done.
Features
- Live counts of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
- Reading time (238 words per minute) and speaking time (140 words per minute).
- Keyword density for the top 10 words, ignoring common stop words.
- Supports all languages, including Urdu, Arabic and Hindi.
- Private: your text stays on your device.
Tips for best results
Typical lengths are 250–300 words for a short school essay, 1,000–2,000 words for an in-depth blog post, and about 160 characters for a meta description. If a single keyword makes up more than 2–3% of your text, consider using synonyms so the writing reads naturally. For strict character limits, our Character Counter shows limits for popular platforms.
Compatibility and limits
The Word Counter tool works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile and handles very long texts, even entire books, without slowing down. It understands Unicode, so it works with English as well as Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, emoji and accented letters. Because nothing is sent over the network, results appear instantly as you type or click.
Privacy: your files never leave your device
Everything you type or paste is processed instantly in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server, logged or stored, so it's safe to use with drafts, private notes and confidential documents.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any run of letters or numbers counts as a word. Hyphenated words and contractions such as "don't" count as one word.
Does it count spaces?
Both are shown: total characters including spaces, and characters without spaces.
How is reading time calculated?
It uses an average silent reading speed of 238 words per minute and a speaking speed of 140 words per minute.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is stored or sent.
Does it work for other languages?
Yes. It counts words in any language that separates words with spaces.