Word Counter &
Text Analyzer

Paste or type your text below. Get instant word count, character count, reading time, readability score, keyword density and more.

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Read Time
at 238 wpm avg
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Speak Time
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Avg Word Len
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⏱ Reading & Speaking Times
🐢 Slow reader (150 wpm)
📖 Average reader (238 wpm)
⚡ Fast reader (350 wpm)
🎙️ Speaking aloud (150 wpm)
📻 Audiobook narration (160 wpm)
🎓 Readability Score
Type something to analyze
Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100)
Scale: 90–100 Very Easy · 70–90 Easy · 50–70 Standard · 30–50 Difficult · 0–30 Very Difficult
🔑 Top Keywords & Density
Start typing to see keyword frequency analysis
📋 Sentence Breakdown
Sentences will appear here as you type

For Writers & Bloggers

Know exactly how long your article is and how long it'll take to read. Blog posts typically perform best at 1,500–2,500 words for SEO, while Medium articles peak around 1,600 words.

For Students & Essays

Hit your word count targets precisely. Most academic essays range from 500–5,000 words. Use the character counter for assignments with character limits, like university applications.

For Social Media

Twitter/X: 280 chars · LinkedIn posts: 3,000 chars · Instagram captions: 2,200 chars · Facebook posts: 63,206 chars. Use the character limit bar to stay on target.

What is Flesch Reading Ease?

A formula that scores text from 0–100 based on sentence length and syllable count. Higher = easier to read. Plain English guidelines recommend 60–70 for general audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word counter work?
ToolStack splits your text by whitespace and filters out empty strings, counting each remaining token as a word. Sentences are detected by punctuation (. ! ?), and paragraphs by blank lines. All analysis happens instantly in your browser — no data is ever sent anywhere.
What is keyword density and why does it matter?
Keyword density is how often a word appears relative to the total word count. SEO professionals use it to ensure content is focused without over-optimizing. A density of 1–3% for your primary keyword is generally healthy. Above 5% may be seen as keyword stuffing by search engines.
How accurate is the reading time estimate?
The average silent reading speed for adults is around 238 words per minute, based on studies by Brysbaert et al. (2019). We offer three estimates — slow (150 wpm), average (238 wpm), and fast (350 wpm) — to cover the realistic range. Speaking aloud is typically slower at around 150 wpm.
Is my text saved or stored anywhere?
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server, never logged, and never stored. You can verify this by disconnecting from the internet — the tool will still work perfectly.
How long should my blog post / essay / article be?
It depends on the context: SEO blog posts typically perform best at 1,500–2,500 words. News articles average 300–600 words. Academic essays are usually 500–5,000 words depending on level. Email newsletters perform best under 200 words. Social captions should be 125–150 characters. The best length is always whatever fully covers the topic without padding.
How to Use the Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time — paste any text and see instantly.

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Paste your text
Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste. The counter updates as you type or paste — no button to click.
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Check the key stats
Words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time (at 200 words per minute average) all appear simultaneously.
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Use for platform-specific limits
Switch to the platform limits tab to compare your text against Twitter (280), Instagram caption (2,200), LinkedIn post (3,000), and other character limits.
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Check reading time for content planning
A 1,000-word article takes about 4–5 minutes to read. A 2,000-word article 8–10 minutes. Use this to calibrate your content against your audience's attention span.
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