Word Counter
Count words, sentences & paragraphs with reading time and keyword density.
How it works
Count words, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with reading and speaking time and the keywords you lean on most. Useful for essays, articles and anything with a word target.
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🔒 Processed entirely in your browser — your text is never uploaded or stored.
About the Word Counter
This free word counter counts words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, and estimates how long the text takes to read aloud or silently. It also shows which words you use most, so you can spot repetition before an editor does.
Everything is counted in your browser — your draft is never uploaded — and there's no signup or length limit.
What it measures
- Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and lines.
- Reading time at 200 words per minute, the usual silent reading pace.
- Speaking time at 130 words per minute, useful for talks and video scripts.
- Keyword density — your most-used words, with common filler words excluded.
- Average word length and the longest word.
Who uses a word counter
- Students working to an essay or assignment word limit.
- Writers and journalists hitting a commissioned length.
- Speakers checking a script fits a time slot.
- SEO writers watching keyword repetition and article depth.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Words are runs of characters separated by whitespace — the same rule Word and Google Docs use, so counts line up with what your teacher or editor sees.
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by 200 words per minute, a widely used average for silent adult reading. Speaking time uses 130 wpm, closer to a comfortable presentation pace.
What is keyword density?
The share of your text made up by each word. It's a quick way to spot unintentional repetition, or to check a term appears often enough in SEO writing without stuffing.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser and nothing is stored or transmitted.