Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Get reading time estimates and keyword density analysis.
Word count matters more than most people realize. SEO studies consistently show that long-form content (1,500-2,500 words) ranks higher in Google search results. Social media platforms enforce character limits. Academic papers have strict word counts. This tool gives you instant, accurate statistics for any text.
A study by Backlinko analyzing 11.8 million Google search results found that the average first-page result contains 1,447 words. Longer content tends to earn more backlinks, cover topics more thoroughly (satisfying Google's E-E-A-T criteria), and keep users on the page longer all of which signal quality to search engines.
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Estimated reading time based on the 200 WPM average for adult readers.
Content writers
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Students
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Social media managers
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Copywriters
Write ad copy, meta descriptions, and headlines within exact character limits.
Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace boundaries. Multiple consecutive spaces, tabs, and newlines are treated as a single separator.
Reading time is estimated at an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the standard for adult English readers.
Both! We show characters with spaces and characters without spaces separately so you have the exact count you need.