Word counter and readability checker.
Paste or type your text to see its word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts. The tool also estimates reading time and speaking time, scores readability with the Flesch formulas, and lists your longest sentences. Counts update as you type, and nothing leaves your browser.
Counts update as you type. Nothing leaves your browser.
Reading time assumes 238 words a minute and speaking time 150. The readability scores use the Flesch formulas with a rough English syllable count, so they suit English text and are an estimate for any other language.
This tool runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere or stored.
How to use it
- Paste your text Paste a draft, a section, or a full page. Counts update on every keystroke.
- Check the counts Compare words and characters with any limit you have, such as a brief or a field length.
- Read the readability score A higher reading ease score means plainer text. Scores need at least 30 words to mean anything.
- Split the longest sentences Sentences over 25 words are listed. Cutting each in two is the quickest way to raise the score.
Why it matters
Length targets are usually set by a brief, a field limit, or an editor, so an exact count saves guessing. There is no word count that makes a page rank. A page should be as long as the question needs, and padding it only makes the answer harder to find.
Readability is a different check. The Flesch reading ease score rises as sentences get shorter and words get fewer syllables, and the grade level maps the same math to years of schooling. Both are rough, because they cannot judge whether the text is accurate or well organized, and the syllable count here is an approximation for English.
Use the numbers to find trouble spots rather than to hit a target. A long sentence or a dense paragraph is worth a second look, especially on pages people read on a phone. Plain writing also helps AI engines lift a clear answer from your page.
Questions
Is there an ideal word count for SEO?
No. Google does not publish a target length. Write what the topic needs and no more.
How is reading time worked out?
It divides the word count by 238 words a minute, a common average for silent reading of nonfiction. Speaking time uses 150 words a minute.
Does it work for languages other than English?
Counts work for most languages that separate words with spaces. The readability scores use English rules, so treat them as a rough guide elsewhere.
Is my text stored?
No. The counting happens in your browser and the text is never sent to a server.
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