About Word Counter
This free online word counter gives you instant statistics about any text โ total words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time. Statistics update live as you type or paste text.
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute (average reading speed). The keyword frequency tool identifies the most frequently used meaningful words, excluding common stop words like "the", "and", "is" etc.
Useful for blog writers checking word count limits, students counting essay words, SEO professionals checking keyword density, and content creators meeting platform requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average reading speed for adults. A 1000 word article takes approximately 5 minutes to read.
Does character count include spaces?+
Both are shown โ "Characters" includes spaces, "Chars (no spaces)" excludes them. Most platforms like Twitter count characters including spaces.
How are sentences counted?+
Sentences are counted by detecting full stops, exclamation marks and question marks. Abbreviations like "Dr." or "etc." may slightly affect the count.
What is keyword density?+
Keyword density is the percentage of times a word appears relative to total word count. For SEO, a density of 1-3% for the main keyword is generally recommended. This tool shows top keywords by frequency.
Is there a word limit for this tool?+
No hard limit. The tool works entirely in the browser and can handle large documents. Very large texts (100,000+ words) may cause slight slowdown depending on device.