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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — instantly, as you type.

🔒 Private — text never leaves your browser ⚡ Real-time results 🚫 No login required ∞ No limits
Switch tool: 📝 Word Counter 🔢 Character Counter 📄 Sentence Counter ¶ Paragraph Counter ⏱ Reading Time Estimator 📏 Text Line Counter 📊 Word Frequency Counter 🔑 Unique Word Counter 🔍 Longest Word Finder
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💡 Aim for 1,000–1,500 words for a standard blog post. Long-form SEO content: 2,000–3,000 words.

📖How to Use the Word Counter

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    Paste your text

    Click the text area and paste (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V) or click the Paste button. You can also type directly.

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    Read your results instantly

    All 8 metrics update in real time as you type. The highlighted card shows the primary metric for Word Counter.

  3. 3
    Switch between tools

    Use the switcher bar below the hero to jump to any related counter without re-pasting your text.

  4. 4
    Download your stats

    Click Download Stats to save a .txt report with all your metrics — useful for reports or submissions.

📏Content Length Reference

Content TypeIdeal Length
Tweet / X Post≤ 280 chars
Meta Description150–160 chars
Instagram Caption125–150 words
LinkedIn Post150–300 words
Short Blog Post300–600 words
Standard Blog Post1,000–1,500 words
Long-form SEO Article2,000–3,000 words
Academic Essay2,500–5,000 words

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Word Counter work?

Paste or type your text and all metrics update instantly in real time — no button click needed.

Is there a word limit?

No limits at all. Paste entire articles, essays or documents of any length.

How is reading time calculated?

Based on the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.

Does it count characters with and without spaces?

Yes — both counts are shown separately so you can use the right number for any platform.

Is my text private?

Yes. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server.

Can I use this for SEO content writing?

Yes — the keyword frequency table shows your most-used words so you can check keyword density on the fly.