Word Counter
The free Word Counter tool gives writers, students, SEO specialists and content creators a complete text analysis suite. Get instant word count, character count, reading time, speaking time, Flesch readability score, keyword density analysis, passive voice detection, adverb detection, platform character limit checking, auto-save, text cleaner, case converter, text diff comparison, and auto summariser.
Words
0
Characters
0
0 no spaces
Read Time
0m
@238wpm
Speak Time
0m
@130wpm
Sentence Highlighter
Enable to highlight long sentences, passive voice, or adverbs in your text.
Find & Replace
Word Goal
Readability
0/100All Statistics
Writing Benchmarks
- →Blog post: 1,500–2,500 words for SEO
- →Email: 50–125 words for best CTR
- →Sentences: under 20 words for readability
- →Paragraphs: 3–5 sentences maximum
- →Flesch score: 60+ for web content
What this tool does
- Real-time word and character count
- Reading time and speaking time estimate
- Flesch readability score
- Keyword density analysis with top keywords
- Passive voice and adverb detection
- Platform character limit checker for 10 platforms
- Auto-save, text cleaner, and case converter
- Text diff comparison and auto summariser
- Find and replace
- Word goal tracker
Who it is for
- Writers and bloggers
- Students and academics
- SEO content creators
- Social media managers
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word counter?
The counter uses precise word boundary detection — splitting on spaces, punctuation, and line breaks. It is accurate to the word.
What is a good readability score?
For web content, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60 or above. Blog posts should target 60–70.
What is keyword density?
Keyword density is how often a keyword appears as a percentage of total words. The ideal range is 1–2.5%.
Is the word counter free?
Yes. The word counter is 100% free with no sign-up required.
Does the tool save my text?
Yes. Auto-save stores your text in your browser every 1.5 seconds. Your text is never sent to any server.
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