Word Counter & Text Analyzer
Paste or type your text below to count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. This free online word count tool also measures readability and keyword density — no signup required. For a quick filler block to test layout, grab some placeholder text from the Lorem Ipsum generator and paste it here to see how the stats work.
Readability Score (Flesch-Kincaid)
Platform Character Limits
Keyword Density — Top 10 Words
| # | Word | Count ▼ | Density | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type text above to see keyword density | ||||
How to Use This Word Counter
- Paste or type your text into the input area above.
- Nine statistics update live: words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, unique words, average word length, reading time, and speaking time.
- Check the Flesch-Kincaid Readability section to see how accessible your writing is and what US grade level it targets.
- Use the Platform Limits bars to verify your text fits Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or SEO title and description fields.
- Review the Keyword Density table to spot overused terms and maintain natural variation.
- Click Copy Stats to copy a formatted summary, or Download Stats to save a .txt report.
Key Features
- Live word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count — no button to press
- Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease (0–100) and Grade Level score
- Keyword density table with stop-word filtering for the top 10 meaningful terms
- Reading time (200 WPM) and speaking time (130 WPM) estimates
- Platform character-limit bars for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and SEO meta fields
- Copy stats to clipboard or download as a .txt report
- Runs entirely in your browser — no data is ever sent to a server
Use Cases
Count words for a college essay or assignment
Many academic submissions have strict word-count requirements. Paste your draft and check the word count in real time. The unique-word and average-word-length stats also help you spot vocabulary gaps before submission.
Check Twitter and social media character limits
Twitter/X caps posts at 280 characters, LinkedIn posts truncate at around 210, and SMS messages split at 160. The platform limit bars turn amber near the limit and red when exceeded, so you can trim before you post. For URL-aware tweet counting that applies Twitter's t.co shortening rule, use the dedicated Twitter character counter.
Verify SEO content length before publishing
Comprehensive articles (1,500–2,500 words) tend to outperform thin content in competitive search results. Use this word count checker to confirm your article hits the target length for the topic before hitting publish.
Measure readability of blog posts and landing pages
A Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease of 60–70 is ideal for general web content. This word counter tool surfaces the score instantly, so you can simplify complex sentences or tighten paragraphs to match your audience's reading level.
Analyse keyword density for on-page SEO
The keyword density table shows the top 10 content words and their frequency percentage. Aim for your primary keyword at 1–3% to avoid both under-signalling and over-optimisation penalties.
FAQ's
Reading time is based on 200 words per minute, the widely cited average silent reading speed for adults. A 1,000-word article equals roughly 5 minutes. Technical or dense content may take longer.
No. All analysis runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device and is never sent to any server. The tool works offline once the page has loaded.
Most SEO practitioners recommend keeping your primary keyword density between 1% and 3%. Below 1% the topic signal can be too weak; above 3% risks appearing as keyword stuffing. Writing naturally for readers usually lands in the right range automatically.
For general web content, target a Reading Ease score of 60–70 (Standard) and a Grade Level of 7–9. Marketing copy and news articles should score above 70. Academic writing typically falls below 50. Technical documentation may score even lower.
Stop words such as "the", "is", and "and" appear in virtually every English text and carry no topical signal. Including them would fill the table with noise. The tool filters over 150 common English stop words so only meaningful terms appear.
It depends on topic and intent. Competitive informational articles typically perform best at 1,500–2,500 words. Short-answer or definition pages can rank at 300–600 words. Product and landing pages often perform well at 400–900 words. Always match length to user intent.
Reading time uses 200 WPM (average silent reading speed). Speaking time uses 130 WPM (typical conversational pace). Use speaking time when preparing presentations, speeches, or podcast scripts to estimate how long your content will last when spoken aloud.
Yes. The Platform Limits section includes a Twitter/X bar that tracks your character count against the 280-character limit. The bar turns amber at 80% and red when you exceed the limit. Note that Twitter's own count may differ if your post contains URLs, which Twitter shortens to 23 characters.
Guides & Use Cases
Step-by-step guides for specific workflows