Word Counter & Text Analyzer
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time instantly. Also shows keyword frequency and text statistics — completely free, no sign-up needed.
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Why Use a Word Counter?
- Bloggers & Writers: Most blog posts rank best between 1,500–2,500 words for SEO
- Students: Meet essay word count requirements precisely
- SEO Professionals: Optimize meta titles (50-60 chars) and descriptions (150-160 chars)
- Social Media: Stay within Twitter (280), LinkedIn (3000), and SMS (160) limits
- Authors: Track manuscript word count progress
- Content Editors: Analyze keyword density and readability
What is Reading Time?
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed). Speaking time uses 130 words per minute (average speaking rate). These are estimates — actual times vary by complexity.
Ideal Word Counts for Different Content
- Social media post: 100–300 words
- Blog post (short): 500–1,000 words
- Blog post (SEO-optimized): 1,500–2,500 words
- Long-form article / pillar content: 3,000–5,000+ words
- Academic essay: per assignment requirement