Word Counter — Count Words, Characters & Reading Time Free
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time in real time. Keyword density, Flesch readability, file upload, and platform limits for SEO.
Also searched as: word count · character counter · letter counter · reading time calculator · text statistics
How to Use
Step-by-step guide to get the most from this tool
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Paste or type your text
Enter content in the editor, or use Load sample / Upload file to import text.
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Review live statistics
Word count, characters, reading time, and Flesch score update as you type. Click any stat card to copy it.
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Check keyword density
Open Advanced Options to see top keywords with density percentages for SEO analysis.
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Verify platform limits
Use the Twitter, meta description, and SEO title limit indicators below the stats.
Features
What makes this tool stand out
12+ statistics
Words, unique words, syllables, sentences, paragraphs, and more.
Keyword density
Top keyword analysis with stop-word filtering for SEO.
Readability score
Flesch Reading Ease with plain-language label.
File upload
Import text files via drag-and-drop or file picker.
Copy any stat
Click stat cards to copy values to clipboard.
100% private
All analysis runs locally in your browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
How does a word counter work?+
A word counter splits your text by whitespace to count words, and also tallies characters, sentences (split by . ! ?), paragraphs (blank lines), and lines. All processing happens instantly in your browser.
What is keyword density?+
Keyword density is the percentage of times a word appears relative to total words. It helps SEO writers avoid keyword stuffing. Our tool shows top keywords with optional stop-word filtering.
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?+
Flesch Reading Ease scores text from 0 (very difficult) to 100 (very easy) based on sentence length and syllables per word. Scores above 60 are considered easy to read for general audiences.
How is reading time calculated?+
Reading time uses 200 words per minute (average adult speed). Speaking time uses 130 words per minute for presentations and podcasts.
What is a good word count for SEO blog posts?+
Competitive blog posts typically range from 1,500 to 2,500 words. Meta descriptions should stay under 160 characters and SEO titles under 60 characters.
Can I upload a file to count words?+
Yes. Click Upload file to load .txt, .md, .csv, or .json files. The text is read locally in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
What are stop words in keyword density?+
Stop words are common words like "the", "and", "is" that carry little semantic meaning. Excluding them gives a clearer picture of your main topics.
Is my text data safe?+
Yes. All counting and analysis runs entirely in your browser. No text is sent to any server.