Word Counter

What is Word Counter?

A word counter analyzes text to provide statistics including word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Some also calculate readability scores like Flesch-Kincaid grade level.

How to use this calculator

1. 1Paste or type your text directly into the editor area.
2. 2Review the live word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time as you type.
3. 3Check the Flesch-Kincaid readability score to gauge the complexity of your writing.
4. 4Use the keyword density section to identify overused words or check keyword frequency for SEO.
5. 5Adjust your text based on the target word count or reading level for your specific platform or audience.

Why this matters for founders

Content creators need word counts for SEO targets, social media character limits, email length optimization, and meeting publishing guidelines. Knowing the reading time helps calibrate content length to audience attention spans.