Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time in real time. See keyword density analysis with the top 10 most frequent words and unique word count — all as you type.
How to Use Word Counter
- 1Paste or type your text into the input area
- 2Word count, character count, and other stats update in real time as you type
- 3View estimated reading time (at 200 WPM average)
- 4See the top 10 most frequent words and keyword density analysis
- 5Copy or clear the text as needed
Features
- Real-time word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence and paragraph count
- Estimated reading time plus top keywords / word frequency analysis
- Unique word count and average word length for detailed text analysis
- All processing browser-local — your text stays private
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed for general content. Technical content may take longer.
Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated words (e.g., "well-known") are counted as one word, which matches most style guide conventions.
Can I check readability?
This tool counts words and characters. For a deeper SEO readability analysis, check the Keyword Density Checker (coming soon).