Text Analysis

Word Counter

Free online word counter - Count words, characters, sentences with reading time

Analysis Settings

Average: 200-250 wpm

Average: 130-160 wpm

Text Input

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Word Counter — Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the word count?

Very accurate! We count words by splitting on whitespace and filtering empty strings. The character count includes all characters including spaces, while 'characters without spaces' excludes all whitespace. Sentence detection uses punctuation marks (. ! ?) as delimiters.

What are reading and speaking speeds?

Average reading speed is 200-250 words per minute for adults, while average speaking speed is 130-160 words per minute. These are adjustable in the settings to match your personal pace. The estimates help you gauge content length for presentations or reading materials.

How does keyword density work?

Keyword density shows the frequency of words in your text as a percentage. We exclude common words (the, a, an, etc.) and focus on meaningful terms. This helps identify the main topics and can be useful for SEO optimization or content analysis.

Can I analyze large documents?

Yes! Since all processing happens in your browser, there's no hard limit on document size. However, very large texts (>1MB) may cause performance issues. The tool works best with typical documents, articles, and essays.