📝 Word Counter
Analyze your text with detailed word count, character count, and reading time statistics
Enter Your Text
Type or paste your text below for analysis
Text Statistics
Real-time analysis of your text
Detailed Analysis
📊 How to Use the Word Counter
1. Add Your Text
Type directly in the text area or paste content from documents, websites, or clipboard. The analysis updates in real-time as you type.
2. View Statistics
See comprehensive text statistics including word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
3. Analyze Keywords
View the most frequently used words in your text to understand keyword density and optimize your content.
4. Use for Different Purposes
Perfect for essays, blog posts, social media content, academic papers, and any text that has length requirements.
📚 Why Word Counting Matters
Text analysis is crucial for effective communication across various fields. Here's why our word counter is essential:
✍️ Content Writing
- Meet article length requirements
- Optimize for SEO word counts
- Plan reading time for audiences
- Maintain consistent content length
🎓 Academic Writing
- Meet essay word limits
- Track thesis progress
- Ensure adequate content depth
- Meet assignment requirements
📱 Social Media
- Twitter character limits (280)
- Facebook post optimization
- Instagram caption limits
- LinkedIn article planning
💼 Business Communication
- Email length optimization
- Presentation planning
- Report structure analysis
- Marketing copy limits
📐 Common Platform Limits
280 characters per tweet
63,206 characters for posts
2,200 characters for captions
3,000 characters for posts
YouTube
5,000 characters for descriptions
TikTok
300 characters for captions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
Our word counter follows standard word counting rules, separating words by spaces and punctuation. It's accurate for most writing purposes including academic and professional use.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults. This can vary based on text complexity and reader experience.
Does the tool store my text?
No, all text analysis happens in your browser. We don't store, transmit, or have access to any text you enter into the tool.
Can I use this for academic papers?
Yes! Our word counter is perfect for essays, theses, research papers, and other academic writing where word count requirements must be met.
What counts as a sentence?
Sentences are counted by periods, exclamation marks, and question marks. This method works for most text types and languages.
How do you calculate keyword density?
We count word frequency and show the most common words (excluding common stop words like "the", "and", "is"). This helps identify your main topics and keywords.