Word Counter & Text Analysis
Professional text analysis tool with real-time statistics. Count words, characters, and sentences while checking keyword density and platform character limits—all in one distraction-free interface.
Perfect for Writers & Creators
- • Track essay and article word counts in real-time
- • Optimize content for SEO with keyword density analysis
- • Stay within character limits for social media platforms
- • Calculate accurate reading and speaking times
- • Write comfortably with dark mode support
Tip: All text analysis happens in your browser. Your content never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
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Why Count Words?
Essays & Academic Writing
Track word count requirements and maintain proper essay length for assignments and research papers.
Blog Posts & Articles
Optimize content length for SEO, monitor reading time, and analyze keyword usage for better rankings.
Social Media Content
Stay within character limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms.
SEO Meta Descriptions
Craft perfect meta descriptions within the recommended 160-character limit for search engines.
Email Campaigns
Monitor subject line length and preview text to ensure optimal display across email clients.
Scripts & Speeches
Calculate accurate speaking time and word count for presentations, videos, and podcasts.
Understanding Text Statistics
Core Metrics Explained
Word Count
The total number of words in your text, separated by spaces. Essential for meeting assignment requirements and content length targets.
Character Count
Total characters including spaces and punctuation. Critical for social media posts and SEO meta descriptions with strict limits.
Reading Time
Estimated time to read your content based on average reading speed (200 words per minute). Helps readers gauge time investment.
Speaking Time
Estimated time to speak your content aloud (130 words per minute). Useful for scripts, presentations, and podcasts.
Advanced Analysis
Keyword Density
Shows how frequently specific words appear in your text. For SEO, target keywords should appear naturally at 1-2% density to avoid over-optimization penalties.
Average Word Length
Indicates text complexity. Simpler content averages 4-5 characters per word, while academic or technical writing may reach 6-8 characters.
Average Sentence Length
Measures readability. Web content performs best at 15-20 words per sentence. Longer sentences may challenge readers; shorter ones add punch.
Platform Limits
Real-time checking against character limits for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, meta descriptions, and more. Ensures your content displays perfectly.
Writing Tips
Vary Sentence Length
Mix short, punchy sentences with longer, descriptive ones to maintain reader engagement.
Watch Your Average Word Length
Simpler words (4-5 characters average) improve readability, while complex topics may need longer words (6-8 characters).
Optimize Reading Time
Blog posts perform best between 7-15 minutes (1,400-3,000 words). Shorter for social media, longer for in-depth guides.
Monitor Keyword Density
Keep target keyword density between 1-2% to avoid over-optimization. Use variations and related terms naturally.
Use Platform Limits Strategically
For Twitter, aim for 240-260 characters to leave room for retweets with comments. Meta descriptions should be 155-160 for full display.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word counter?
Our word counter uses advanced text parsing to accurately count words, even handling edge cases like hyphenated words, contractions, and multiple spaces. It follows industry-standard word counting methods used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
What is a good keyword density for SEO?
For optimal SEO, aim for 1-2% keyword density for your primary keyword. This means using your target keyword 1-2 times per 100 words. Higher densities can trigger over-optimization penalties, while lower densities may not signal relevance to search engines. Use our keyword density analyzer to find the right balance.
How long should a blog post be for SEO?
Studies show that blog posts between 1,500-2,500 words (7-12 minute read time) perform best in search rankings. However, quality and relevance matter more than length. Focus on thoroughly answering user questions rather than hitting arbitrary word counts.
Is my text data stored or shared?
No. All text analysis happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your content never leaves your device, is not sent to any server, and is not stored anywhere. Your privacy and content security are fully protected.
What's the ideal meta description length?
Google typically displays 155-160 characters of meta descriptions in search results. While Google may occasionally show longer snippets, keeping your meta descriptions within 160 characters ensures they display fully across all search results. Use our platform limit checker to stay within bounds.