Word Counter Generator
Use this free word counter generator to count words with spaces and without spaces, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — plus keyword density, readability scores, platform character limits and a word goal tracker. Results update as you type, free forever, no sign-up. For paragraph-level detail, try the Paragraph Counter Online.
🎯 Word Goal Tracker
Set a writing target and watch your progress fill up as you type.
📱 Platform Character Limits
See how your text fits X, Instagram, LinkedIn, search snippets and SMS.
📚 Readability
Flesch scores estimate how easy your text is to read.
Type some text to see a readability rating.
📈 Keyword Density
Top keywords in your text — handy for SEO checks.
Type at least a few words to see keyword density.
About This Word Counter Tool
Our free online word counter helps writers, students, bloggers and professionals keep their text within limits. Whether you are writing an essay with a strict word count, a tweet with a character limit, a meta description for SEO, or a speech with a time limit, this tool gives you every number you need in real time — words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time.
Unlike many counters, everything runs directly in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server, so private documents, unpublished articles and client work stay completely confidential.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type directly into the box, or paste your text from any document or website.
- Watch the counters update live as you type — no button press needed.
- Check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimated reading time.
- Click Copy Text to copy your text, or Clear to start again.
Who Is This Tool For?
- Students — keep essays and assignments inside the required word limit.
- Bloggers & SEOs — check article length, titles and meta descriptions.
- Social media managers — stay within platform character limits.
- Speakers & YouTubers — estimate script reading and speaking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Type or paste your text into the box and the tool counts your words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time. Everything happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Yes. Along with the total character count, the tool shows characters excluding spaces, which is useful for platforms with strict character limits.
Reading time is estimated at an average speed of 200 words per minute, and speaking time at 130 words per minute.
Yes, the word counter is 100% free with no limits and no sign-up.
Paste or type your text into the box above — the character count updates live as you type. The counter shows characters both with spaces and without spaces, so you can match any platform limit or assignment requirement.
Yes. The Keyword Density panel below lists your most-used words and phrases with their counts and percentage share — that is a full word frequency check. Writers use it to spot words they repeat too often, and SEO writers use it to confirm a main keyword appears naturally instead of being stuffed.