Word Counter — Free Online
Everything about your text, counted as you type: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time — plus keyword density and goal bars for tweets, meta descriptions, essays and blog posts.
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Length goals
Keyword density
Top keywords appear here once you add some text. For SEO, keep your main keyword around 1–2%.
How to use the Word Counter
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Type or paste your text
Essays, articles, captions, cover letters, scripts — paste anything into the box. Counting starts instantly.
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Read your stats
Check total words against your limit, see how long it takes to read or present aloud, and spot over-used keywords in the density panel.
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Polish & hit your target
Use the goal bars to trim a tweet to 280 characters, stretch an essay to 650 words, or keep your SEO keyword near a natural 1–2%.
Why use Tools Stars for this?
- Live counts for words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences & paragraphs
- Reading time (200 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm) for essays, videos & presentations
- Keyword density top-8 with percentages — built for bloggers and SEO writers
- Goal trackers for X/Twitter posts, meta descriptions, blog posts and college essays
- Average sentence length and longest-word stats to improve readability
- Completely private: your unpublished drafts never leave this browser tab
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
We use the widely-used average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute for silent reading, and ~130 words per minute for speaking aloud (presentations, speeches, video scripts).
What keyword density is good for SEO?
Around 1–2% for your main keyword reads naturally and avoids 'keyword stuffing' penalties. Focus on covering the topic well with related terms rather than repeating one phrase.
How long should a blog post / essay be?
Competitive blog posts usually run 1,500–2,500 words; a standard college application essay is ~650 words; a sharp meta description fits in 150–160 characters. The goal bars above track all of these for you.
Does the counter include numbers and hyphenated words?
Numbers count as words (matching most editors), and a hyphenated word like 'well-written' counts as one word. Extra spaces and blank lines never inflate your counts.
Is my text stored or uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens locally in your browser — safe for confidential legal, business and academic drafts. Closing the tab erases the text.
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