Free Word Counter - Character, Sentence & Reading Time Stats

Real-time text statistics including word count, character count, Flesch-Kincaid readability score, estimated reading & speaking time, SEO/social character limits, and 1/2/3-word phrase density.

Words2713.5 words / sentence
Characters196170 without spaces
Reading Time8s200 wpm baseline
Speaking Time12s130 wpm baseline
Readability24/100Complex / Technical

Text Body

2 Sentences • 1 Paragraphs • 54 Syllables
Keyword & Phrase Density
artificial1× (3.7%)intelligence1× (3.7%)web1× (3.7%)tools1× (3.7%)made1× (3.7%)productivity1× (3.7%)seamless1× (3.7%)pikden1× (3.7%)
SEO & Social Platform Character Limits
Google Title Tag196/60
Meta Description196/155
X / Twitter Post196/280
Instagram Caption196/2200
LinkedIn Post196/3000

How to count words

  1. Type or paste your text into the box.
  2. Word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly as you type.
  3. Check the estimated reading time (based on 200 words per minute) and speaking time (130 words per minute).
  4. Review the top keywords list to see which words you repeat most often.

Hitting essay and assignment word limits

Most essays and applications give a word range - for example 500–650 words for a college personal statement. Paste your draft here to check where you stand. Character counts (with and without spaces) are useful for social posts, meta descriptions (around 155 characters) and SMS messages.

Reading and speaking time

Reading time assumes an average adult silent-reading speed of about 200 words per minute; speaking time assumes 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations and speeches. A 1,000-word speech therefore runs roughly seven to eight minutes.

Keyword density for SEO writing

The keyword list shows the words that appear most often and what share of the text they make up. If one term dominates, vary your wording - repeating a keyword unnaturally makes text harder to read and does not help rankings.

Your text stays private

Counting happens in your browser. Drafts, unpublished articles and confidential documents are never uploaded or stored.

Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?

Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word, which matches how Microsoft Word and Google Docs count.

How many pages is 1,000 words?

About two pages single-spaced or four pages double-spaced in a 12-point font.

Is my text saved anywhere?

No. It exists only in your browser tab and disappears when you close it.

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