Word Counter
Count words, characters, reading level, keyword density and more — free, instant, unlimited
What is Word Counter?
A word counter is an essential writing tool that analyses a piece of text and provides detailed statistics: the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Beyond basic counting, advanced word counters also analyse reading difficulty using established formulas like Flesch-Kincaid, assess vocabulary density, identify the most frequently used words, and flag potential readability issues.
Writers, students, bloggers, journalists, marketers, and professionals all depend on accurate word counts. Academic essays and assignments have strict word limits. Blog posts target specific lengths for SEO performance. Journalism pieces must fit column inches. Social media posts have character limits. Knowing your word and character count in real time helps you stay within limits without cutting content at the last second.
Altairys's Word Counter goes beyond a simple count — it provides live statistics as you type, a full readability assessment (Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index), keyword density analysis, N-gram analysis for finding repeated phrases, a passive voice detector, and estimated reading time at various speeds. All analysis runs locally in your browser with no data sent to any server, making it suitable for confidential content like legal drafts, business plans, and personal writing.
How to Use Word Counter
- Paste or type your text
Paste your document, essay, article, or any text into the editor.
- View live statistics
Word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update instantly.
- Analyse readability
Switch to the Readability tab to see Flesch-Kincaid and other readability scores.
- Check keyword density
See which words and phrases appear most frequently — useful for SEO and editing.
Key Benefits
All statistics update instantly as you type — no need to click anything.
Multiple readability metrics help you write at the right level for your audience.
Your text is never sent to any server — complete privacy for sensitive content.
Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and keyword density all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Very closely. Both count sequences of characters separated by whitespace as words. Minor differences (handling of hyphenated words, contractions) may cause small variations.
60–70 is considered standard (understood by 13–15 year olds). Higher scores (70–80) indicate easier text. Academic writing typically scores 30–50; technical writing often lower.
The tool uses 200 words per minute as the average adult reading speed. Research suggests typical adult reading speed ranges from 200–250 WPM.
No. All analysis runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to Altairys or any third-party server.
Yes. Most SEO guidelines recommend 1,500–2,500 words for blog posts targeting competitive keywords. This tool helps you hit those targets precisely.