Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs with reading time estimates. Perfect for writers and students.
Character Details
Reading Time
Speaking Time
Top Keywords (Density)
For Writers
- • Track word count goals
- • Monitor reading time
- • Analyze keyword usage
- • Check text statistics
For Students
- • Meet essay requirements
- • Count characters for forms
- • Estimate reading time
- • Check sentence count
For SEO
- • Optimize content length
- • Check keyword density
- • Monitor readability
- • Track word usage
Tips
- • Word count is calculated by splitting text on whitespace
- • Sentences are split by periods, exclamation marks, and question marks
- • Paragraphs are separated by line breaks
- • Reading time assumes 225 words per minute (average adult reading speed)
- • Speaking time assumes 140 words per minute (average speech rate)
- • Keyword density shows the most frequently used words (excluding short words)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter calculate word count accurately?
The word counter splits text by whitespace characters (spaces, tabs, newlines) and filters out empty strings. It counts hyphenated words as single words and handles contractions properly. This method provides accurate word counts for essays, articles, blog posts, and academic papers consistent with most writing platforms and word processors.
What is the difference between characters with spaces and without spaces?
Characters with spaces counts every character including whitespace, punctuation, and special characters. Characters without spaces excludes all whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) but includes punctuation and letters. This distinction is important for SEO meta descriptions, social media posts, and character-limited content where space handling varies by platform.
How is reading time and speaking time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute for silent reading. Speaking time assumes 140 words per minute, which is the average comfortable speaking pace for presentations and speeches. These estimates help content creators plan article length, video scripts, and presentation duration.
What does keyword density show and why is it useful?
Keyword density displays the most frequently used words in your text, excluding common short words (articles, prepositions). This helps identify main topics, check for keyword stuffing in SEO content, and ensure consistent terminology in technical writing. It's valuable for content optimization, academic writing, and detecting overused phrases.
Can I use this word counter for academic essays and assignments?
Yes! This word counter is perfect for academic writing, providing accurate word counts that match requirements from universities and publishers. It also shows character counts for abstracts, sentence counts for readability analysis, and paragraph counts for structure assessment. The tool works with any text length and updates counts in real-time as you type or paste content.
How do I count words for specific platforms like Twitter or LinkedIn?
The character count feature is essential for social media. Twitter's limit is 280 characters, LinkedIn posts are optimal at 1,300-1,500 characters, and Instagram captions max at 2,200 characters. Use the "Characters with spaces" metric for most platforms. The tool helps ensure your content fits platform limits while tracking word count for hashtags and readability.