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Free Word Counter

Instantly count words, characters, and sentences in any text. Get your estimated reading time calculated live as you type — no signup, no limits, no cost.

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How to Use the Free Word Counter

Get instant text analysis in three simple steps — works offline in your browser.

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Paste Your Text

Copy any text — blog post, essay, email, script, or document — and paste it into the editor above. Results appear instantly.

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Read Your Stats

The dashboard updates in real time showing your word count, character counts (with and without spaces), sentence count, and estimated reading time at 225 wpm.

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Optimize Your Content

Use the stats to hit target word counts for SEO articles, match platform character limits, or estimate how long your speech or video script will take.

Why Word Count Matters for Content Creators

Why Word Count Matters

Word count is a critical metric across every type of content. SEO blog posts typically perform best between 1,500 and 2,500 words. Email subject lines should stay under 60 characters. YouTube scripts average 130–150 words per minute of video. LinkedIn posts cap at 3,000 characters.

How Is Reading Time Calculated?

This tool estimates reading time based on the average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute (wpm). A 1,000-word article takes approximately 4–5 minutes to read. A 2,500-word guide takes around 11 minutes.