Word Counter: Everything You Need to Know

Word Counter analyzes text as you type or paste it, updating every statistic — word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and keyword density — live, entirely in your browser.

Step-by-step

1. Type or paste your text into the editor.
2. Read the live stats as they update.
3. Copy the text or download it as a TXT file when you're done.

What reading and speaking time actually measure

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, speaking time at 130 words per minute — both are standard reference averages, not measurements of your specific reading or speaking speed. They're useful as a relative comparison (is this piece twice as long as that one?) rather than a precise prediction for any individual reader.

What keyword density tells you

Keyword density is simply how often a word appears as a percentage of total words. It's a rough signal, not a target to hit — writing that's been artificially stuffed to hit a density number reads unnaturally and modern search engines don't reward keyword-stuffed text. Use it to spot accidental over-repetition, not as an optimization goal.

Practical uses

Checking an essay or cover letter against a word limit, keeping a meta description or social post within a character cap, or estimating how long a script will take to read aloud for a video or presentation.

Ready to check your text? Open the free Word Counter.