Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Set limits for essays, tweets, SEO titles and more.
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All-in-one counting
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time all counted simultaneously as you type.
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Platform limits
One-click limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, SEO titles, meta descriptions and essay word counts.
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Keyword density
See the most frequent words in your text — useful for SEO content optimisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace and filtering out empty strings. Hyphenated words (e.g. "well-known") count as one word. Numbers count as words.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute (from a 2019 study published in the Journal of Applied Cognitive Psychology). Adjust for your audience — technical content is slower.
What is keyword density?
Keyword density is the percentage of times a specific word appears in your text relative to the total word count. For SEO, a natural density of 1-2% for your target keyword is generally recommended.