Paste or type your text to see live word and character counts, reading and speaking time, and your most used keywords.
What is the Word Counter?
A word counter tells you exactly how long your text is. This free online word counter shows the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs as you type, plus estimated reading and speaking time. It is perfect for students with essay word limits, bloggers writing SEO content, freelancers who charge per word and anyone writing social media posts.
It also lists your most used keywords with their density, and shows whether your text fits common limits such as a 280-character X post, a 60-character SEO title or a 160-character meta description.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Watch the counts update instantly as you write.
- Check the keyword list and character-limit bars, then copy your text when you are done.
How are words and reading time counted?
A word is any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, so "e-mail" counts as one word and "AI tools" as two. Reading time uses an average silent reading speed of 238 words per minute, and speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and YouTube voice-overs.
Common word count targets
| Type of writing | Typical length |
|---|---|
| Blog post (SEO) | 1,200 – 2,500 words |
| College essay | 500 – 650 words |
| News article | 600 – 800 words |
| Meta description | 120 – 160 characters |
| X (Twitter) post | up to 280 characters |
Tips for better writing
- Keep sentences under about 20 words for easy reading.
- Use your main keyword naturally – a density around 1–2% usually reads well.
- Break long text into short paragraphs of 2–4 sentences, especially for mobile readers.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word counter save my text?
No. Everything is counted in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.
Does it count numbers and hyphenated words?
Yes. Numbers count as words, and hyphenated words such as "well-known" count as one word.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced with a 12pt font.
Can I use it for Urdu, Arabic or Hindi?
Yes. It works with all languages that separate words with spaces.
This word counter is 100% free, needs no signup and works on phones, tablets and computers. Your data is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Last updated: · By NodifyTech