Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and more. Includes reading time estimate and top keyword analysis.
Statistics
Features
- ✓Count words, characters, and characters without spaces
- ✓Count sentences, paragraphs, and lines
- ✓Estimate reading time and speaking time
- ✓Top 5 keyword analysis with word density
- ✓Copy full stats summary to clipboard
- ✓Real-time counting as you type
How to Use
- 1Paste or type your text in the input area
- 2All statistics update instantly as you type
- 3View reading and speaking time estimates
- 4Check the top keywords section for word frequency analysis
- 5Click "Copy Summary" to copy all stats as plain text
Examples
Input
Building a REST API with Node.js is easier than you think. In this guide, we cover routing, middleware, error handling, and deployment. By the end, you will have a production-ready API.
Output
Words: 32 | Characters: 186 | Sentences: 3 | Reading time: < 1 min
Input
Our wireless headphones deliver crystal-clear sound with 30 hours of battery life. The active noise cancellation blocks out distractions so you can focus on what matters.
Output
Words: 28 | Characters: 167 | Sentences: 2 | Reading time: < 1 min
Why Use a Word and Character Counter?
A word and character counter is an essential tool for writers, developers, marketers, and students. Whether you are writing a blog post, crafting a tweet, preparing an essay, or optimizing meta descriptions, knowing the exact length of your text helps you stay within limits and improve clarity.
Social media platforms enforce strict character limits — X (Twitter) allows 280 characters, Instagram captions cap at 2,200, and LinkedIn posts work best under 1,300 characters. Meta titles should stay under 60 characters and meta descriptions under 160. This tool makes it easy to check at a glance without counting manually.
The reading time estimate uses an average speed of 238 words per minute, which is the widely accepted norm for adult English readers. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, useful when preparing presentations, speeches, or video scripts. Both estimates update in real time as you edit your text.
The keyword analysis section shows your top 5 most frequently used words, excluding common stop words like "the", "and", "is", and similar function words. It also calculates keyword density — the percentage each word represents out of your total word count. This is useful for SEO content writers who need to maintain natural keyword distribution without over-optimization.
All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server, making this tool safe for confidential documents, private notes, and unpublished content. The stats summary can be copied to your clipboard as formatted plain text for reports or documentation.