About this word counter
Essays, assignments, blog posts, scripts and applications almost always come with a word or character limit. This counter updates as you type and also estimates how long your text takes to read or say out loud — handy for speeches and YouTube voice-overs.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live counts: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs.
- Check reading time (238 words per minute) and speaking time (140 words per minute) for presentations and video scripts.
- Set a word goal to track progress, and use the keyword table to spot words you repeat too often.
Features
- Unicode-aware counting that works for Hindi and other scripts.
- Reading and speaking time estimates.
- Top-10 keyword density (common filler words ignored) for SEO writing.
- Word goal progress bar and automatic draft saving in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Any run of letters or numbers counts as a word, including hyphenated words and contractions like “don’t”. Punctuation and emojis are not counted as words.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time uses an average adult silent-reading speed of about 238 words per minute; speaking time uses about 140 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
Your text never leaves your device. A copy is kept only in this browser’s local storage so a refresh doesn’t lose your draft; press Clear to remove it.
What is keyword density?
It is how often a word appears compared with the total word count. Around 1–2% for a main keyword reads naturally; much higher can look like keyword stuffing.
Does it count characters for Instagram or X?
Yes, the character count works for any platform. For side-by-side limits of Instagram, X, YouTube and more, use our Caption & Hashtag Counter.