Word Counter — Complete Guide
Our free word counter tool gives you real-time statistics as you type — word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. It also shows keyword density for your top words, helping you spot repetition and optimize your writing for SEO.
Common Writing Targets
- Blog post: 1,500–2,500 words (ranks better in Google)
- Essay (1 page, double-spaced): ~250 words
- LinkedIn article: 1,000–2,000 words
- Email newsletter: 200–500 words
- Tweet: up to 280 characters
- Meta description: 150–155 characters
- YouTube title: up to 100 characters (60 shown in search)