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Free Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time instantly. Get a Content Health Score and keyword density as you type.

⚡ Instant Results
⭐ Content Health Score
🔑 Keyword Frequency
📊 CSV Export
238
avg reader words/min
1,500+
words for competitive SEO
1–2%
ideal keyword density
📊 Live Stats
Words0
Characters0
Reading Time0m
Sentences0
📝 Paste or type your content below
Results update automatically as you type
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Content Health Score — start typing to calculate
0 Words
0 Characters
0 Chars (no spaces)
0 Sentences
0 Paragraphs
0 Lines
0 Avg Word Length
0 Unique Words
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Slow Reader
150 wpm
0 min
Average Reader
238 wpm
0 min
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. See our SEO guide for more.
Top 15 keywords by frequency
✍️ Start typing to see your top keywords appear here
✍️ Start typing to analyse keyword density
🎯 SEO Word Count Targets
Meta Description150–160 chars
Page Title50–60 chars
Blog Post (competitive)1,800–2,500 words
Blog Post (informational)1,200–1,800 words
Product Page400–800 words
Tweet / X Post≤ 280 chars
Email Subject Line40–50 chars
💡 Pro Tips
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Google recommends blog posts under 3,000 words. More than that, consider splitting into multiple posts.
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Keep keyword density between 1–2%. Higher than 3% can trigger keyword stuffing penalties.
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The average web reader reads at 238 words per minute — use this to estimate your content's reading time.
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Mobile readers prefer shorter paragraphs — aim for 2–4 sentences max per paragraph.
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📖 Learn More

Want to know how long your content should be to rank on Google? Read our complete SEO guide.

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📝 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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