Word Counter
Real-time word, character, and readability analysis.
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Words
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Characters
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No-space chars
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Pages (275 w/p)
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Reading time
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Speaking time
Readability
Flesch Reading Ease
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Very Confusing
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
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US grade level
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Platform Character Limits
Keyword Density
Type some text to see keyword analysis.
Understanding Your Metrics
What is Flesch Reading Ease?
A readability score from 0–100. Higher means easier to read. Aim for 60–70 for general audiences and 70–80 for consumer-facing content.
What is Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level?
Corresponds to a US school grade level. A score of 8 means an 8th grader can comfortably understand the text.
What is keyword density?
The percentage of times a keyword appears relative to total word count. A density of 1–2% is generally ideal for SEO without over-optimising.
Why does reading time differ from speaking time?
The average adult reads 200–250 words per minute silently, but speaks at only 130–150 words per minute when presenting aloud.
What are stop words?
Common filler words like "the", "and", "of" that carry little semantic meaning. Hiding them surfaces your most meaningful keywords for SEO analysis.
How it works
- 1 Paste or type your text into the editor — counts update instantly as you type.
- 2 Switch between Words, Characters, Sentences, and Reading Time to focus on specific stats.
- 3 Toggle dark mode, adjust font size, or copy your stats for external use.
Why use this tool
- ✓ Zero server calls — all analysis stays in your browser.
- ✓ Instant results with no button press required.
- ✓ Dark mode for comfortable long-session editing.
- ✓ Accurate reading time based on a 200 wpm average.
Use cases
- → Checking word count before submitting articles or essays.
- → Staying within character limits for social media posts.
- → Estimating reading time for blog content.
- → Meeting academic essay word count requirements.
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