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An accurate word counter for every kind of writing
Essays, cover letters, product descriptions, ad copy and social posts often come with strict length requirements. This free word counter updates instantly as you type and shows the numbers that matter most: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading and speaking time.
Words are counted with your browser’s language-aware text segmentation, the same technology used by modern operating systems. That means the count is accurate for English and also for Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and other languages that simple space-splitting counters get wrong.
How to use the word counter
- Type in the box or paste text from Word, Google Docs or any website.
- Read the live statistics below the editor.
- Check the character limit bars to see whether your text fits a tweet, an SEO title or a meta description.
- Review the top keywords to avoid repeating the same word too often.
- Use the case buttons to tidy your text, then copy or download it.
What the statistics mean
- Words: any sequence of letters or numbers, including hyphenated words.
- Characters: every letter, number, space and symbol, which is how most social networks count.
- Reading time: based on an average silent reading speed of 238 words per minute.
- Speaking time: based on a comfortable presentation pace of 150 words per minute, useful for speeches and video scripts.
- Keyword density: how often each meaningful word appears as a share of all words, with common words like “the” and “and” ignored.
Common length guidelines
| Type of text | Typical length |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | Up to 280 characters |
| SEO title tag | 50–60 characters |
| Meta description | 120–155 characters |
| College application essay | 250–650 words |
| Blog post that ranks well | Usually 1,000–2,000 words, depending on the topic |
Who is it for?
- Students meeting essay and assignment word limits.
- Writers and bloggers planning article length and reading time.
- Marketers checking ad, email subject and social post lengths.
- SEO specialists writing titles and meta descriptions; pair it with our Meta Description Generator.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens inside your browser tab and your text is never stored or uploaded. Refreshing the page clears it.
Why does my count differ slightly from Microsoft Word?
Tools treat hyphens, numbers and symbols differently. For example, some count “e-mail” as two words. Differences are usually under 1%.
Does it count words in Urdu and other languages?
Yes. The counter uses language-aware word segmentation built into modern browsers, so non-English text is counted correctly.
How is keyword density calculated?
It is the number of times a word appears divided by the total word count. Very common words and numbers are excluded so the list shows meaningful keywords.
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