How it works
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- The tool tokenizes the text into words, sentences and paragraphs as you go.
- It calculates totals, reading time and a frequency list of top keywords.
- You see live, updating stats with no need to press a button.
What it measures
- Word count — total words, the core measure of content length.
- Character count — with and without spaces, ideal for meta limits.
- Sentences and paragraphs — structure and readability indicators.
- Reading time — an estimate based on average reading speed.
- Top keywords — the most frequent words and their counts.
- Average word length — a quick sense of writing complexity.
Common use cases
- Meta tags — keep titles around 60 and descriptions around 155 characters.
- Article length — make sure a post has enough depth to rank.
- Social posts — stay within platform character limits.
- Keyword balance — spot terms you repeat too often or too rarely.
Example
Paste a blog draft and you might see 1,240 words, 7,310 characters, 64 sentences, 18 paragraphs and a 5-minute reading time, with seo, keywords and content as the top three terms — a quick confirmation that the piece has depth and the right focus.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Word & Character Counter free?
Yes — completely free, with no signup and no usage limits. Count as much text as you need.
How is reading time calculated?
It divides the word count by an average reading speed of roughly 200–250 words per minute, giving a realistic estimate for typical readers.
How does this help my SEO?
Length and keyword balance both matter. Check repetition with the Keyword Density Checker and preview how your title and description fit in results with the Google SERP Snippet Preview, then sharpen short tags using our meta description writing guide.