Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and calculate reading time with real-time text analysis

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Word Counter & Text Analysis Tool

Our word counter provides comprehensive text analysis including word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, reading time, and speaking time estimates. Perfect for writers, students, content creators, and anyone who needs to analyze text length and readability.

Real-time text statistics update as you type. The tool counts words accurately by splitting on spaces and filtering empty strings. Character counts are provided both with and without spaces. Sentence detection uses punctuation marks (periods, exclamation marks, question marks) to identify sentence boundaries. Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 225 words per minute, while speaking time uses 140 words per minute.

Ideal for writers checking article length, students meeting assignment word requirements, content marketers optimizing for SEO, social media managers staying within character limits, and anyone needing to estimate how long their content takes to read or present.

The tool runs entirely in your browser with no uploads required, ensuring complete privacy. It provides instant feedback as you type, supports unlimited text length, shows platform-specific character limits (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, SMS), and includes keyword density analysis to identify the most common words in your text.

Key Features

  • Real-time word and character counting
  • Sentence and paragraph statistics
  • Reading time calculator (225 WPM)
  • Speaking time calculator (140 WPM)
  • Platform character limit checker (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Keyword density analysis
  • Characters with and without spaces
  • Line count and text metrics
  • Sample text for testing
  • Completely private - no data sent to servers

Word Counter FAQ

How accurate is the word count?

Our word counter is highly accurate. It counts words by splitting text on whitespace characters (spaces, tabs, newlines) and filters out empty strings. This method aligns with how most word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs count words.

What reading speed does the reading time calculator use?

The reading time calculator uses an average reading speed of 225 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers. Speaking time uses 140 words per minute, which is typical for presentations and speeches.

Does the word counter work offline?

Yes! All text analysis happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Once the page loads, you can use the word counter without an internet connection, and your text never leaves your device.

What platform character limits are checked?

The tool checks character limits for Twitter/X (280 characters), LinkedIn posts (3,000 characters), Facebook posts (63,206 characters), Instagram captions (2,200 characters), and SMS messages (160 characters).

How is keyword density calculated?

Keyword density shows the most frequently used words in your text (excluding common stop words like 'the', 'and', 'is'). It displays the top 10 words with their count and percentage of total words, helping you identify overused terms.

Pro Tips

  • Use the sample text button to test the tool's features
  • Check platform limits before posting to social media
  • Reading time helps estimate article length for blogs
  • Character count without spaces is useful for coding constraints
  • Keyword density helps optimize SEO and avoid repetition

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