Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs instantly. Includes readability scoring, keyword density, and platform character limits.
How to Use This Word Counter
Paste your text into the box above or type directly. Every metric updates instantly as you write. The Counts tab shows words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, unique words, and average word length. Set a personal word goal to track your progress with a visual indicator.
Switch to the Readability tab for your Flesch Reading Ease score, average sentence length, and syllable analysis. The Keywords tab highlights your most-used terms with their density percentages. The Limits tab checks your text against character limits for Twitter/X, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, and meta descriptions.
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Word Count Standards by Content Type
Ideal word counts vary by format and purpose. Use this reference to make sure your content hits the right length for your platform.