Live Word Counter — results update as you type
Instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and keyword density. Works on any device — no login or signup needed. Perfect for essays, blogs, and assignments.
| # | Keyword | Count | Density | Frequency Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start typing to see keyword density analysis… | ||||
A word counter is a free online tool that instantly counts the number of words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in any text. It's widely used by students, bloggers, content writers, SEO professionals, and social media managers to meet word count requirements, optimize content length, and improve writing quality.
Our free word counter online goes beyond basic word counting — it also estimates your reading time, speaking time, and shows the top keyword density of your content.
Many people look for a word counter like Google Docs. While Google Docs has a basic built-in word count (Ctrl+Shift+C), our tool offers several extra features you won't find in Google Docs:
| Feature | This Word Counter | Google Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Character Count | ✅ Yes (with + without spaces) | ✅ Yes |
| Sentence Count | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Paragraph Count | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Reading Time Estimate | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Speaking Time Estimate | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Keyword Density | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Word Limit Tracker | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| No Login Required | ✅ Yes | ❌ Google account needed |
| 100% Free | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (with account) |
Yes, 100% free with no login or signup required. Use it as many times as you need — forever.
Yes! Our tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs — just like Google Docs word count — plus extra features like reading time and keyword density that Google Docs doesn't offer.
Absolutely. Our tool is fully mobile-responsive and works perfectly on iPhones, Android phones, tablets and desktop computers of any screen size.
No. Everything is processed in your browser locally. We never store, transmit, or log your text. Your content is 100% private and secure.
Yes! Just paste your essay into the box and get an instant word count, character count, and sentence count. You can also set a word limit to track your progress toward the required essay length.
Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time is estimated at 130 words per minute, suitable for a clear public presentation or podcast.
Keyword density shows how often each word appears in your text as a percentage of total words. For SEO, a keyword density of 1–3% is generally considered healthy. Our tool shows the top 10 most frequent words and their density automatically.
Characters with spaces counts every character including blank spaces and line breaks. Characters without spaces counts only letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. Twitter, for example, counts every character including spaces toward your 280-character limit.