About this tool
A word counter measures words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs while you type. It also estimates reading time at about 238 words per minute and speaking time at about 150 words per minute, giving writers a practical sense of article and presentation length.
Your text is analyzed in the browser, never uploaded, and cleared when the tab closes. The keyword list shows the ten most frequent meaningful terms after common stop words are removed. Limit bars compare the current character count with 280 for an X post, 160 for a meta description, and 60 for an SEO title.
How to use the Word Counter
- 1Paste or type the document into the counting area.
- 2Read word, character, sentence, and paragraph totals as they update.
- 3Check estimated reading and speaking times for the full text.
- 4Review the ten frequent keywords after common stop words are excluded.
- 5Use the X post, meta description, and title limit bars.
Features
Five writing counts
Track words, spaced and unspaced characters, sentences, and paragraphs together.
Reading time estimate
Estimate reading duration using a rate of about 238 words per minute.
Speaking duration estimate
Plan spoken delivery using an approximate rate of 150 words per minute.
Filtered keyword ranking
List the top ten repeated terms after removing common stop words.
Three length bars
Compare text against limits for X posts, meta descriptions, and SEO titles.
Frequently asked questions
Does the character count include spaces?
The page shows both versions. One count includes spaces and the other excludes them.
How is reading time calculated?
The estimate divides the word count by about 238 words per minute. Actual reading speed varies by person and material.
How is speaking time different from reading time?
Speaking time uses the slower rate of about 150 words per minute, reflecting typical spoken delivery rather than silent reading.
Why are common words missing from the keyword list?
Common stop words are removed so the top ten list focuses on terms that better describe the text's subject.
Does the counter upload what I write?
No. Every count and estimate is calculated on your device, with no saved text after the tab closes.