Browser-based writing utility
Word Counter — Count Words and Characters Online Free
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time instantly while you write. Everything updates on every keystroke and stays local in your browser.
61
Words
379
Characters (with spaces)
317
Characters (no spaces)
3
Sentences
3
Paragraphs
1 min
Reading Time
Keyword Density
Top 10 most frequent words excluding common stop words.
| Word | Count | Density % |
|---|---|---|
| time | 2 | 4.44% |
| against | 1 | 2.22% |
| any | 1 | 2.22% |
| article | 1 | 2.22% |
| blog | 1 | 2.22% |
| characters | 1 | 2.22% |
| compare | 1 | 2.22% |
| content | 1 | 2.22% |
| counter | 1 | 2.22% |
| density | 1 | 2.22% |
Writing Goals
Set a target word count and track your progress live.
Controls
Social Media Limits
See how your current character count compares to common publishing limits.
Twitter/X
379/280
LinkedIn Post
379/3000
Instagram Caption
379/2200
Meta Description
379/160
Title Tag
379/60
Why Use a Word Counter?
A word counter helps you stay inside content limits while keeping your writing focused. Whether you are drafting blog posts, essays, landing page copy, or product descriptions, accurate counts make it easier to hit requirements without constant manual checking.
It is also useful for SEO, editorial planning, and social publishing. You can quickly see whether a draft is too short, too long, or close to platform limits before publishing.
How Reading Time Is Calculated
Reading time on this tool is estimated using 200 words per minute, which is a widely used baseline for average reading speed. This gives you a practical estimate for how long a reader may spend on your article, email, or page copy.
Word Count Requirements by Content Type
- Blog post: 1,500-2,500 words
- SEO article: 1,000-2,000 words
- Novel chapter: 3,000-5,000 words
- Tweet: max 280 characters
- Meta description: 150-160 characters
FAQ
Does this word counter send my text anywhere?
No. All counting and analysis happens directly in your browser.
How are paragraphs counted?
Paragraphs are detected using double line breaks between text blocks.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are detected using `.`, `!`, and `?` punctuation endings.
Can I use this for SEO content planning?
Yes. It is useful for checking article length, reading time, and meta-description limits while drafting SEO content.