Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in real time. Includes keyword density and goal tracking. No signup required.
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Word count is calculated by splitting text on whitespace, matching Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and most professional writing tools. Hyphenated words count as one word.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — the commonly accepted average adult silent reading speed. Actual time varies by content complexity.
Keyword density helps you check your primary keyword appears naturally throughout your content. Aim for 1–2% density. Read our guide on keyword research for beginners for the full SEO content strategy.
Word count alone is not a ranking factor, but it is a fast proxy for whether a page has enough depth to satisfy search intent. Use this before publishing to sanity-check length against similar top-ranking pages, and to catch pages that are accidentally too thin or padded with filler.
No. Google rewards content that fully answers the query, not raw length. A focused 600-word answer can outrank a padded 2,000-word post. Treat word count as one signal among many, not a target to hit blindly.
For most competitive topics, 700+ words gives enough room to cover the topic properly. Simple, low-competition pages (like a single FAQ answer or a policy page) can rank fine well under that.
Yes, it counts all visible text you paste in, including headings, captions and list items, so the total matches roughly what a reader (and Google) would see on the page.
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