Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and estimate reading time.
Enter your text on the left and click Count Stats.
What is Word Counter?
Count words, characters, sentences instantly. Free, no signup. For writers, students, marketers.A full-featured text statistics tool that counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and unique words — and estimates both reading time (238 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm) using industry-standard rates.
Why It Matters for SEO
Google favours comprehensive content. Pages under 300 words rarely rank for competitive keywords. For blog posts, 1,200-2,500 words is the sweet spot for most topics.
How to Use This Tool
- 1 Paste or type your content into the text area
- 2 The live counter updates as you type
- 3 Click Count Stats for the full 10-metric analysis
- 4 Review the SEO content checks for quick wins
- 5 Use reading/speaking time estimates for content planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading time uses 238 words per minute (average adult). Speaking time uses 130 wpm — the average rate for presentations.
Not directly, but longer content tends to cover topics more thoroughly and earn more backlinks — both positive signals.