Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs live as you type, with reading time and keyword density.
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.Top keywords
Word Counter in 3 steps
Paste your text
Drop any text into the box — an essay, article draft, or social post.
Watch the stats update
Word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly as you type, no button needed.
Check reading time and keywords
See estimated reading and speaking time, plus your top 10 most-used keywords.
Why use this Word Counter
Questions about this tool
How is reading time calculated?
It assumes an average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute, a commonly used baseline — actual reading time varies by content difficulty and reader.
Why does my sentence count seem off?
Sentence totals are estimated from ., ! and ? punctuation. Abbreviations, decimal numbers, lists and headings may change the count.
What counts as a paragraph?
A paragraph is any block of text separated from the next by one or more blank lines — this matches how most word processors define a paragraph.
Are common words like "the" and "and" included in keyword density?
No. The keyword list excludes common words such as "the" and "and", as well as words shorter than three characters. Percentages use the total word count, including excluded words.