Free Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time instantly. Paste your content below — results update as you type.

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📝 Paste or type your content below

Results update automatically as you type

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Slow Reader
150 wpm

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Average Reader
238 wpm

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Fast Reader
350 wpm

💡 SEO Reading Time Tips
Blog posts between 1,500–2,500 words tend to rank best for most keywords. Aim for a 7–10 minute read time. Google favours long-form, comprehensive content that covers a topic thoroughly.

✍️ Start typing to see your top keywords appear here

✍️ Start typing to analyse keyword density

📝 How to Use This Word Counter

Simply paste or type your content into the text area above. All statistics update in real time — no button needed.

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Paste any text — blog posts, essays, articles, emails
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Switch tabs to see reading time estimates at different speeds
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Check the Keywords tab to see your most frequent words
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Use Density tab to spot keyword overuse before publishing
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Click "Copy Stats" to copy all counts to your clipboard

🎯 Why Word Count Matters for SEO

Google doesn't rank based on word count alone — but research consistently shows longer, comprehensive content ranks better. Here's why this tool helps:

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Helps you hit the 1,500+ word minimum for competitive keywords
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Keeps meta descriptions within the 155-character Google limit
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Spots keyword stuffing before it hurts your rankings
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Helps format social media posts to platform character limits
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Shows estimated reading time — a key engagement metric

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