Writing
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, reading time, and keyword density — instantly, in your browser.
Stats
Words
45
Characters
300
Characters (no spaces)
255
Sentences
3
Paragraphs
2
Time estimates
Reading time
at 238 wpm (avg adult)
1min
Speaking time
at 130 wpm (presentation)
1min
Top keywords
text
4.4% density
2
words
4.4% density
2
characters
4.4% density
2
time
4.4% density
2
paste
2.2% density
1
here
2.2% density
1
count
2.2% density
1
instantly
2.2% density
1
A faster word counter
Paste any text — an essay, blog post, tweet, email, or whole book — and get instant stats. We count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and the most-used keywords (filtered for stopwords).
All processing happens in your browser. Your text never gets sent to a server, so it stays private. No signup, no upload, no character limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in a document?▾
Paste your text into the box above. We count words instantly — no signup, no upload, no character limit. The count is computed in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How long is a 500 word essay?▾
About 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced (12pt Times New Roman). Reading time is roughly 2 minutes; speaking time about 4 minutes. Use the calculator above for an exact estimate based on your text.
What counts as a "word"?▾
We split on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines) and count each non-empty token. Hyphenated terms like "self-driving" count as one word. URLs count as one word. This matches the standard used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
How is reading time calculated?▾
We use 238 words per minute for silent reading (the average adult speed) and 130 wpm for speaking. Adjust mentally if your audience is faster or slower — academic readers often slow to 150 wpm; speed-readers can hit 400 wpm.
What is keyword density?▾
Keyword density is the percentage of times a word appears in your text relative to total word count. SEO best practice: keep your primary keyword density between 0.5% and 2.5%. Above that risks being flagged as keyword stuffing.