Word Counter – Count Words, Characters & Reading Time Free
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time, set a target word-count goal with a progress bar, and see reading time plus the top words.
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Live word, character and sentence counts plus keyword density appear here instantly.
Reading time assumes ~200 words/min; speaking ~150 words/min.
Top Words
Keyword Density
Top words by share, with stop words excluded.
Need the full breakdown? Keyword Density Checker ranks every term and counts 2–3 word phrases.
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What is this tool?
A Word Counter is a free online text-analysis tool that counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs as you type. Beyond the basics, it lets you set a target word-count goal and shows a progress bar so you know how close you are, estimates reading time, and lists the most frequent words for a quick density glance. Writers, students, bloggers, and SEO editors rely on it to hit assignment limits, fit platform caps, and gauge how long a piece takes to read. For a full keyword-by-keyword breakdown with phrase detection, pair it with the Keyword Density Checker. It works with any language, including Arabic and Unicode text, entirely in your browser — no uploads or sign-up.