Free Word Counter & Text Analyzer Online — Characters, Sentences, Reading Time

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly as you type with this free online word counter. Get real-time reading time, speaking time, and keyword density analysis — perfect for blog posts, essays, social media, and SEO.

How to Use

1. Type or paste your text into the editor below
2. All stats update in real-time as you type
3. Check the Top Keywords section for keyword density analysis
4. Reading time assumes 238 wpm; speaking time assumes 150 wpm

Why Word Count Matters

Whether you’re writing a blog post, essay, tweet, or product description, word count affects readability, SEO ranking, and audience engagement.

Ideal Word Counts by Content Type

• Tweet / X post — 280 characters max (40–70 chars optimal)
• Email subject line — 6–10 words (41 characters optimal)
• Blog post (SEO) — 1,500–2,500 words for ranking
• Long-form article — 3,000–7,000 words for comprehensive guides
• College essay — 500–650 words (Common App)
• LinkedIn post — 1,200–1,500 characters for engagement
• Instagram caption — 138–150 characters for readability

Reading Time Benchmarks

• Average reading speed: 238 words per minute
• Average speaking speed: 150 words per minute
• Medium.com displays reading time on every article — it keeps readers engaged
• Posts showing 7–8 min reading time get the most engagement

Keyword Density for SEO

The keyword density analyzer helps you check if your target keywords appear naturally. General guidelines:

• 1–2% keyword density is optimal for primary keywords
• Below 0.5% may be too thin for ranking
• Above 3% risks appearing as keyword stuffing
• Use LSI keywords (related terms) for natural language signals

Privacy

Your text is analyzed entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Safe for drafting confidential content, academic work, or sensitive documents.

Recommended Reading

Sharpen your writing with these essential guides:

• On Writing Well — essential reading for clear, concise writing
• The Elements of Style — essential reading for essential writing rules
• Everybody Writes — essential reading for content marketing and blogging

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