Real-time counting of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
| Avg. word length | — |
| Avg. sentence length | — |
| Longest word | — |
| Most frequent word | — |
| Numbers | — |
| Reading speed (200wpm) | — |
| Speaking time (130wpm) | — |
The Word & Character Counter is a free, browser-based writing tool that provides instant, real-time analysis of your text. As you type or paste content, it counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, lines, and unique words. It also estimates reading time at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 130 words per minute — two metrics that are invaluable for writers, bloggers, presenters, and content creators who need to hit specific length targets.
The tool goes beyond simple counting with a detailed analysis panel that shows average word length, average sentence length, the longest word used, the most frequently occurring non-common word, and a keyword frequency chart showing the top 15 content words. This makes it useful not just for hitting word count targets but for analysing the vocabulary density and readability of your writing — critical for SEO content optimisation and academic writing.
Every metric updates instantly as you type with a 150ms debounce — no button clicks required for live feedback.
Estimates both reading time (200 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm) to help you plan presentations, podcasts, and articles.
Shows the top 15 content words with occurrence counts — useful for SEO keyword density analysis and vocabulary assessment.
Search for any word or phrase and see exactly how many times it appears in your text — perfect for checking keyword repetition.
Words, characters, chars without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, lines, unique words, and reading time — all displayed simultaneously.
No account, no limits, no ads blocking the tool. Count words in essays, articles, and reports entirely for free.