Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Estimate reading time and find top keywords instantly.
Word Counter – Free Online Text Analysis Tool
Whether you are writing a blog post, crafting a tweet, preparing a college essay, or optimizing content for SEO — knowing your word count and text statistics is essential. Our free word counter processes everything locally in your browser with zero lag and zero data storage.
Beyond basic word and character counts, our tool provides sentence and paragraph counts, estimated reading and speaking times, and a top keyword frequency analysis to help with content optimization.
Common Word Count Requirements
| Content Type | Typical Length | Reading Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tweet (X post) | 280 characters | < 1 min |
| LinkedIn post | 150–300 words | 1–2 min |
| Blog post (short) | 500–800 words | 3–4 min |
| SEO article | 1,200–2,000 words | 6–10 min |
| College essay | 500–650 words | 3 min |
| Research paper | 3,000–8,000 words | 15–40 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute (wpm) — the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 wpm — a comfortable presentation pace. These are estimates; actual speed varies by person and content complexity.
Does the word counter count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated words (e.g., 'well-known') are counted as one word, following standard writing conventions.
What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are counted by the number of sentence-ending punctuation marks (., !, ?). The count may be slightly inaccurate for abbreviations like 'Mr.' or 'U.S.A.' but is a reliable estimate for most text.
Is my text saved or stored anywhere?
No. All text processing happens entirely in your browser. No text is ever sent to our servers or stored anywhere. Your content is 100% private.
Can I set a character limit?
Yes. Enter a character limit in the limit field to see a progress bar and remaining character count. This is useful for Twitter posts (280 chars), LinkedIn summaries, or any platform with character restrictions.
What are 'Top Keywords'?
The keyword frequency analysis shows the most common meaningful words in your text, excluding common stop words (the, a, and, etc.). This helps you identify keyword density for SEO purposes.