How to use the Word Counter

  1. 1Paste or type your text into the box.
  2. 2Read the live counts above it.
  3. 3Check reading time and top keywords.
  4. 4Edit until you hit your target.

About this tool

Hit your word count

Useful for essays, articles, social posts, meta descriptions and anywhere a limit applies. The keyword list helps you spot overused words.

Frequently asked questions

Words are groups of characters separated by whitespace, the same way most word processors count them.

No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.

Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute and speaking time about 130 words per minute.

No fixed limit. Very large texts may be slower on older devices.

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