What a word counter is for
Whether you're hitting an essay's word limit, keeping a tweet under the cap, trimming a meta description, or checking how long a speech will run, a live count saves constant guessing. This tool updates every figure the instant you type, and the word count matches what Word and Google Docs report.
Reading & speaking time
Reading time assumes ~200 words per minute (average silent reading); speaking time assumes ~130 words per minute (a comfortable presentation pace). Handy for sizing a blog post or rehearsing a talk.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any run of non-space characters is one word, matching Word and Google Docs. Numbers and hyphenated words count as one.
How is reading time estimated?
~200 wpm for reading, ~130 wpm for speaking. Both are averages and vary by person.
What is keyword density?
How often each word appears as a share of the total — useful for spotting over-used words. We show your top words of 3+ letters.
Is my text uploaded?
No — counting happens in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.
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