WordCounter

Free Online Word Counter & Text Analyzer

Paste or type your text below for instant word count, character count, readability scores, and keyword analysis. 100% private — nothing leaves your browser.

Your Text
0
Words
0
Characters
0
Chars (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
Grade Level
Reading Time
0 sec
Speaking Time
0 sec

Character Limit Checker

Keyword Density

Start typing to see keyword density...

Why Use Our Word Counter?

Everything you need to analyze your text, completely free.

Instant Analysis

Real-time word, character, sentence, and paragraph counting as you type.

Keyword Density

See your top 10 keywords with frequency percentages for SEO optimization.

Readability Score

Flesch-Kincaid grade level tells you how accessible your writing is.

Time Estimates

Know how long it takes to read or speak your text aloud.

100% Private

Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

Platform Limits

Check character limits for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more at a glance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?
Simply paste or type your text into the editor. The tool instantly analyzes your text and displays word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, estimated reading time, and speaking time.
Is this word counter tool free?
Yes, this word counter is completely free to use with no sign-up required. All text analysis happens directly in your browser for maximum privacy.
What is the Flesch-Kincaid readability score?
The Flesch-Kincaid readability score estimates the U.S. school grade level needed to understand your text. A score of 8 means an 8th grader can understand it. Lower scores indicate easier reading, while higher scores indicate more complex text.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, the average conversational pace.
Is my text stored or sent to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, stored in cookies, or shared with third parties.
What character limits are supported?
The tool checks your text against character limits for Twitter/X (280), Instagram captions (2,200), LinkedIn posts (3,000), Facebook posts (63,206), YouTube descriptions (5,000), and Meta descriptions (160).