How to use the Word Counter

Paste or type your content into the text area above to see results update instantly. Our keyword counter shows word count, characters with and without spaces, sentence count, paragraph count, and a quick reading time estimate. This text counter is useful when you need to meet assignment requirements, optimize content for SEO or social media limits, or simply check readability before publishing. You can also toggle the keyword analysis feature to reveal your most frequent terms and spot opportunities to simplify or diversify your language.

Common use cases include writing essays with our essay word counter, crafting blog posts, preparing captions for Instagram or X, drafting product descriptions with our article word counter, or checking email length before sending. If you're editing collaboratively, the statistics help you track progress and stay aligned with target guidelines (for example, "keep it under 300 words" or "at least three paragraphs"). For short-form content, character counts are invaluable when a platform enforces strict limits. To export your results, use the Copy Stats button to quickly share your summary with teammates, clients, or instructors.

For deeper analysis, combine the word counter with related tools on our site. Try the Letter Counter to review letter distribution, the Syllable Counter to estimate reading complexity, the Vowel Counter for phonetic patterns, or the Text Case Converter to standardize formatting. These tools are free, fast, and mobile-friendly so you can work efficiently from anywhere.