Quick Facts: Word & Character Counter
- Category: Writers
- Access: Free, No Signup Required
- Platform: Web Browser (Desktop & Mobile)
- Privacy: Client-side processing (no data stored on our servers)
How to use Word & Character Counter
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Click in the text area and start typing, or use the "Paste" button to paste text from your clipboard.
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Watch your word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time update instantly as you type.
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Toggle the Character Limit mode to set a limit (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or custom) — the counter turns red when you are close to the limit.
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Scroll down to see the Keyword Density table, which shows the top 10 most-used meaningful words in your text.
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Use the "Clear" button to start fresh. You will be asked to confirm before your text is deleted.
Why Word & Character Counter matters
Whether you're writing a tweet that needs to stay under 280 characters, a blog post targeting a specific word count for SEO, or a LinkedIn article with a 3,000-character cap, having a real-time word counter saves you from constant manual checks. The reading time feature helps you set expectations for your audience, while keyword density analysis reveals which terms dominate your writing — a simple but powerful signal for SEO and content clarity.