Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time
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How to Use
Count words and analyze your text
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Enter or paste the text you want to analyze
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See word count, character count, and more
Check reading time
See estimated reading and speaking time
Analyze keywords
View word frequency and keyword density
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard page is 250-300 words (double-spaced, 12pt font). Single-spaced is 500-600 words. Academic papers average 275 words/page. Novels average 250 words/page. This varies by font, margins, and formatting.
Average adult reading speed is 200-250 words per minute. Speed readers reach 400-700 wpm. Technical content is slower at 100-150 wpm. Audiobooks are typically 150-160 wpm for comfortable listening.
For SEO, aim for 1,500-2,500 words for comprehensive posts. Minimum 300 words for any post. Long-form content (3,000+) ranks better but requires quality. Match length to topic depth and user intent.
Reading time = total words ÷ 200-250 wpm. A 1,000-word article takes 4-5 minutes. Technical content uses 150 wpm. We calculate both reading time (silent) and speaking time (150 wpm) for presentations.
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