Word and Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs as you type, with reading time, speaking time and keyword density alongside.
20
Words
116
Characters
97
No spaces
2
Sentences
1
Paragraphs
1
Lines
5 sec
Reading time
8 sec
Speaking time
Keyword density
What the Word Counter does
- Counts words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and lines as you type.
- Estimates reading time at 225 words per minute and speaking time at 150, the usual figures for silent reading and presenting.
- Reports unique words, average word length and the longest word.
- Ranks keyword density, ignoring common filler words, so you can see what a piece is actually about.
What it doesn't do
- It doesn't check spelling or grammar.
- It doesn't count words inside uploaded documents — paste the text in directly.
- Sentence detection splits on full stops, question marks and exclamation marks, so abbreviations like "e.g." can inflate the count slightly.
Frequently asked questions
Does this match the word count in Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
Very closely for ordinary prose. Small differences appear with hyphenated compounds and strings of numbers, because each program draws word boundaries slightly differently. For an essay or article the figures normally agree exactly.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser as you type and nothing is transmitted or stored on a server. Your text does go into the page URL so you can share or bookmark it, so avoid pasting anything confidential if you plan to share that link.
How accurate is the reading time?
It's an estimate based on 225 words per minute, an average adult silent reading speed. Technical or dense material reads slower, and skimming is much faster, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement.
What counts as keyword density?
The share of meaningful words made up by each term, with common words like "the" and "and" excluded. It's useful for spotting repetition, though writing naturally matters far more for search rankings than hitting a particular percentage.