Word Counter

Live word count, character count, reading time and keyword density — instantly as you type.

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Keyword density

Start typing to see your most-used words.

🔒 Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded or stored on a server.

The Word Counter gives you a complete, real-time breakdown of any piece of text. As soon as you start typing or paste something in, it counts your words, characters (both with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, estimates how long the text takes to read, and shows which words you use most often. Nothing is uploaded — every calculation runs in your browser.

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Word and character counts matter in more places than most people realise. Students have essay limits, job seekers face strict character caps on application fields, and social media platforms enforce hard limits — 280 characters on a tweet, 150 in an Instagram bio, 160 in an SEO meta description. A reliable counter that updates instantly takes the guesswork out of hitting those targets without constantly switching to your word processor.

Writers, marketers and SEO professionals also lean on the keyword-density panel. It surfaces the words you repeat most (ignoring common filler words like “the” and “and”), which helps you spot accidental repetition, check that an article actually focuses on its target topic, and avoid the over-stuffing that search engines penalise. Those figures assume you know what you are reading: if a pasted block of text is in a language you cannot place, the Language Detector will name it from a single sentence before you start counting.

How to use

  1. Type directly into the box, or paste text you have copied from somewhere else.
  2. Watch the statistics update instantly — there is no button to press and no waiting.
  3. Check the specific number you need: words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs or reading time.
  4. Scroll to the keyword-density list to see your eight most-used meaningful words and how often each appears.
  5. Use the Copy button if you want to grab your text again after editing.

Examples

Hitting a tweet limit
Paste a draft post and watch the character count. If it reads “295 characters”, you know to trim 15 before it will fit in a 280-character tweet.
Checking an essay
A “500 word essay” that shows 612 words tells you exactly how much to cut. The sentence and paragraph counts help you judge structure at a glance.
Reading time for a blog post
An 800-word article shows a reading time of about 4 minutes (based on 200 words per minute), which is handy for setting reader expectations.
Spotting repetition
If the density panel shows the word “solution” appearing 14 times in a short page, that is a clear signal to vary your wording.

Frequently asked questions

How is a word counted?
A word is any group of non-space characters separated by spaces or line breaks. So “well-known” counts as one word, and numbers like “2026” count as a word too. This matches how most word processors and academic markers count.
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces?
“Characters” counts every keystroke including spaces and line breaks. “No spaces” counts only the visible characters. Twitter and many form fields count spaces, while some character limits do not — so we show both.
How is reading time calculated?
We use an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is a widely used estimate for general web content. Technical material is usually read more slowly, so treat the figure as a guide.
What is keyword density and why does it matter?
Keyword density is how often a word appears relative to your total word count. It helps writers and SEOs confirm a page is about its intended topic and catch unintentional repetition. We ignore common stop words so the list stays meaningful.
Is my text private?
Yes. The counter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to a server, logged or stored.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The page is mobile-first and works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.

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