How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box. The counts update as you write.
- Read the totals for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs at the top of the tool.
- Check the reading time, speaking time, top keywords and the SEO length bars under the box.
- Use Copy or Download to keep your text, or Clear to start again.
Features
- Live counts for words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs.
- Estimated reading time (about 238 words per minute) and speaking time (about 130 words per minute).
- Top keywords list that skips common words such as “the” and “and”, with how often each keyword appears.
- Meta title (60 characters) and meta description (160 characters) length bars for SEO.
- Works with any language. Your text stays in your browser while you type.
Why word count matters
Word and character limits are everywhere: school essays, social posts, meta titles, ad copy and article briefs. A quick count helps you stay inside a limit, plan how long a piece will take to read, and spot words you repeat too often.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter count words?
It counts groups of letters or numbers separated by spaces or punctuation. Hyphenated words such as “well-known” and contractions such as “don’t” count as one word.
How many characters should a meta title and description have?
A common guide is up to about 60 characters for a title and about 160 for a description, so search results are less likely to cut them off. The bars in the tool show where you are.
How is reading time calculated?
It divides your word count by an average adult silent reading speed of about 238 words per minute. Speaking time uses about 130 words per minute.
Does the tool save or send my text?
No. The counting runs in your browser, so the text you type is not uploaded.
Can I count words in other languages?
Yes. The counter works with letters from most languages, though word boundaries in languages written without spaces can differ.