Word & Character Counter

Start typing or paste your text — word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live, alongside reading time, keyword density, and length checks for tweets, SEO titles, and more.

100% client-side. Your text never leaves your device.
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Unique words

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Top keywords

Keyword density appears here as you type.

About the Word & Character Counter

Whether you're writing to a strict word count, trimming a post to fit a character limit, or checking how a piece reads, you need fast, accurate numbers. This counter updates every figure the instant you type — words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading and speaking time, and the keywords you lean on most — without sending a single keystroke anywhere.

That last part matters more than it sounds. Plenty of online counters quietly transmit your text as you type. Here, the math runs entirely in your browser, so a draft essay, a confidential cover letter, or an unpublished article stays yours.

What it measures

Live length checks

The "Fits in…" panel shows how your text measures against the limits people bump into every day, with a bar that turns amber as you near the cap and red when you go over:

Who uses it

No account, no upload, no waiting — just type and watch the numbers.

Common questions

How do I count the words in my essay?

Paste it (or type live) and the counts update in real time: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, and paragraphs, plus reading time. The 500-word limit stops being a guess.

Does it check character limits for tweets and meta descriptions?

Yes, live length indicators track the platform limits that matter (tweets, SEO titles, meta descriptions), turning red-line anxiety into a glance.

What is keyword density and why show it?

The most frequent words in your text, which reveals both SEO keyword balance and accidental word-repetition habits ('actually' seventeen times, actually).

How is reading time calculated?

From a standard adult reading pace, with the speaking estimate calculated separately at presentation speed: one number for the blog badge, another for the speech slot.

Is the text I paste stored?

No, counting happens in your browser and the draft never leaves it, which matters when the draft is a college essay or a resignation letter.

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