Word Counter
Our word counter provides instant real-time statistics as you type or paste text. It counts words, characters (total and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimates reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. The keyword density section highlights your most frequently used words, which is useful for SEO writing and avoiding word repetition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace. Any sequence of characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks is counted as one word. Numbers and hyphenated words count as one word each.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute (wpm), which is close to the average adult reading speed for online content. Academic texts are typically read at 150–200 wpm, while technical content may be 100–150 wpm. Adjust your estimation accordingly.
What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are detected by period (.), exclamation mark (!), and question mark (?) characters. This is a simplified approach — complex punctuation like ellipses or abbreviations may slightly affect the count.
What is the keyword density feature?
The keyword density section shows the most frequently used content words in your text (excluding common stop words like "the", "a", "and"). It is useful for checking keyword frequency in SEO writing and identifying overused words.