Paste or type your text below to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time. 100% free, private, and works offline.
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How to Use This Word Counter
Simply type or paste your text into the box above. All counts update instantly as you type. This word counter tool is perfect for:
- Checking essay and assignment word counts
- Optimizing blog posts and articles for SEO
- Meeting social media character limits
- Estimating reading and speaking time for presentations
- Analyzing keyword density for content writing
Features
- Word count — accurate count of all words in your text
- Character count — total characters with and without spaces
- Sentence & paragraph count — structural analysis of your writing
- Reading time — estimated at 225 words per minute (average adult reading speed)
- Speaking time — estimated at 150 words per minute
- Keyword density — top keywords to help optimize your content
- 100% private — all processing happens in your browser, nothing is sent to any server
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in my text?
Simply paste or type your text into the box above. The word count updates instantly as you type — no buttons to click. You can also see character count, sentence count, and paragraph count all at once.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
A 5-minute speech is approximately 750 words at an average speaking pace of 150 words per minute. Use our speaking time estimate to check if your text fits your target duration.
What is the ideal word count for a blog post?
Most SEO experts recommend 1,500-2,500 words for blog posts targeting search traffic. However, the right length depends on your topic and audience. Use this tool to track your count as you write.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.
What is keyword density?
Keyword density is how often a specific word appears as a percentage of total words. This tool shows your top 8 keywords (excluding common stop words) with their frequency and density percentage — useful for SEO content optimization.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. All counting and analysis happens entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device and is not stored, logged, or transmitted to any server.