How to Count Words Online

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Free online word counter with reading time estimate and keyword density analysis.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1

Paste or type your text

Paste any text into the input area — articles, essays, code comments, social media posts, or entire documents. The tool handles text of any length and works with all languages including CJK characters.

2

View instant statistics

The tool instantly displays word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and line count. All metrics update in real-time as you type or edit your text.

3

Check reading time

See estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. Useful for bloggers, content writers, and anyone preparing presentations or speeches with time constraints.

4

Analyze keyword density

View the top keywords and their frequency in your text. This helps content writers and SEO practitioners ensure proper keyword distribution without over-optimization. Export the analysis for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter handle different languages?
The tool correctly counts words in all Latin-script languages, and also handles CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) characters where individual characters can represent words. It uses Unicode-aware parsing for accurate results.
Does it count special characters and spaces?
Yes. The tool provides separate counts for characters with spaces and characters without spaces. Special characters, numbers, and punctuation are all included in the character count but not the word count.
Can I use it for social media character limits?
Yes. The character count is perfect for checking Twitter/X (280 chars), Instagram captions (2,200 chars), LinkedIn posts (3,000 chars), and other platforms with character limits.
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