Word Counter
Word & Character Counter
Paste or type your text for an instant word count, reading time, and top keywords — nothing leaves your browser.
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How this tool works
As you type or paste text, this tool counts words (split on whitespace), characters (with and without spaces), sentences (split on ., !, and ?), and paragraphs (split on blank lines) — all updating live with every keystroke. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is a commonly cited average for adult silent reading speed, though your own pace may run faster or slower depending on the material.
The keyword panel works by stripping out common English "stop words" — small connective words like the, and, is, and of that carry little meaning on their own — then ranking what's left by frequency. This surfaces the words that are actually doing the work in your writing, which is useful for spotting unintentional repetition in an essay, article, or professional document.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my sentence count seem off sometimes?
Sentence counting splits on periods, exclamation points, and question marks — so abbreviations (like "Dr." or "e.g.") or ellipses can occasionally throw the count off by a sentence or two. For most everyday writing, it's accurate.
What word count do I need for [platform]?
Common targets: Twitter/X posts around 280 characters, a typical blog post 600–2,000 words, a college essay usually specified by your instructor, and most professional resumes fit on one page (roughly 400–600 words). This tool tells you exactly where you stand against any target.
Does the keyword tool understand context, like a real SEO tool?
No — it's a straightforward frequency count after removing stop words, not a semantic analysis. It's genuinely useful for spotting repetition, but it won't tell you about keyword relevance or search intent the way a dedicated SEO tool would.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser as you type — nothing is transmitted, logged, or stored once you leave the page.
Can I use this for languages other than English?
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts work for any language. The keyword frequency panel's stop-word filtering is currently built for English, so it will work less precisely for filtering common words in other languages.
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