Word Counter

Real-time counter with reading time, keyword density, and platform presets.

Counts update live as you type. Stays in your browser.

Runs entirely in your browser, no data sent to any server

LiveCounter

238wpm Read

AnyLanguage

FreeNo Ads

What is a word counter?

A word counter tells you how many words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs your text contains. The good ones add reading time, speaking time, keyword density, and platform-specific character cap warnings.

This counter runs entirely in your browser with real-time counts, file upload (.docx/.pdf/.txt/.md/.rtf), platform presets (Tweet, SMS, meta, LinkedIn), keyword density analysis, and any-language support including CJK. Free with no ads, popups, or limits. WordCounter.net and EasyWordCount run ads and miss most of these features.

How It Works

Paste or type

Drop in your text. Or drag a .docx, .pdf, .txt, .md, or .rtf file. We extract and count instantly.

See live counts

Words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time. All in real time as you type.

Analyze deeper

Top 20 keywords by frequency, 2-grams, 3-grams, keyword density. Pro adds reading-level scoring.

Every feature, one tool

Real-time counts

Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs. Updates as you type with no lag, no server round-trip.

Reading + speaking time

238 wpm for reading (Brysbaert 2019 meta-analysis). 150 wpm for speaking. Toggle fast (300), normal (238), slow (150) for different audiences.

Platform presets

Tweet (280), Bluesky (300), SMS (160), meta description (155), title tag (60), LinkedIn post (3,000), Instagram caption (2,200). Highlights when you cross the limit.

Keyword density

Top 20 most frequent words plus 2-grams (two-word phrases) and 3-grams. SEO content typically targets 1-2% density for the primary keyword.

Any-language support

Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, and CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean). For CJK we count characters since those scripts do not use spaces.

Reading-level scoring (Pro)

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Flesch Reading Ease, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau. Tells you the grade level and which sentences are dragging it up.

Selection mode

Highlight any block of text and the counter switches to selection mode showing word count for just the selected section. Useful for chapter or paragraph counts.

Privacy-first

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers. Paste confidential drafts, NDAs, internal docs without risk. Close the tab; the text is gone.

Why this counter

Unlimited free use

WordCounter.net runs ads. CharacterCounter has popups. EasyWordCount limits paste size. We give you the full counter free with no ads, popups, or limits.

0.5% accuracy vs Word

We follow the same word-boundary rules as Microsoft Word (whitespace + punctuation = boundary; hyphenated words count as one). Drift comes only from edge cases like em-dashes.

Honest about edge cases

PDFs with image content get a confidence score. CJK character counts get a clear note. Em-dash handling is documented. No silent miscounts.

Truly private

Browser-only processing. The text never leaves your machine. Compare to competitors who upload to servers and store for 'analytics.'

Who uses it

Students

Hit the 1,500-word essay cap exactly. Track word count per section. Reading-level scoring tells you when your prose is too dense for an undergrad audience.

Bloggers and writers

1,200 words is the SEO sweet spot for top-ranking posts. Track word count plus keyword density together so you do not over-optimize.

Marketers

Tweet caps, meta description caps, LinkedIn cutoffs. Platform presets save you from learning every limit by heart.

Authors

NaNoWriMo target tracking. Chapter-by-chapter counts in selection mode. Reading-time estimate so you know how long readers will spend with each chapter.

Real moments you would use it

Your essay must be under 1,500 words and Microsoft Word says 1,498 but you want to double-check before submitting.
You are writing a tweet thread and need to know which lines are over 280 characters. Live counter highlights crossings.
Your meta description must be under 155 chars to avoid SERP truncation. The counter alerts you when you cross the cap.
You are tracking your novel progress and need a chapter-by-chapter word count. Highlight each chapter; selection mode shows the count.
You are reviewing a contract and want to know how long it will take an exec to read. 238 wpm tells you the realistic reading time.
You are checking keyword density on a SEO post. The counter shows top 20 words and flags if your primary keyword is over 2%.

Versus the others

Feature	Molixa	WordCounter.net	EasyWordCount	CharacterCounter
Free use	Unlimited, no ads	Free with ads	Free with ads	Free with popups
File upload	.docx/.pdf/.txt/.md/.rtf	Plain text only	Plain text only	Plain text only
Reading time	238 wpm + presets	Single rate	Yes	No
Speaking time	150 wpm	No	No	No
Platform presets	Tweet/SMS/meta/LinkedIn	Limited	Limited	Limited
Keyword density	Top 20 + 2-grams/3-grams	Single words	Single words	No
CJK support	Chinese/Japanese/Korean	Limited	Limited	Limited
Reading level (Pro)	Flesch-Kincaid + 3 more	Flesch only	No	No
Privacy	Browser-only	Server-side	Server-side	Server-side

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the word counter free?▾

Yes. Unlimited free use, no signup, no character cap. Counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, and keyword density in real time. Runs entirely in your browser.

How is reading time calculated?▾

Average adult reads 238 words per minute (Brysbaert 2019 meta-analysis). We use that as the default. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute (typical conversational pace). Toggle between fast (300 wpm), normal (238 wpm), and slow (150 wpm) for different audiences.

What is keyword density?▾

Keyword density is the percentage of times a word appears relative to total word count. SEO-friendly content typically targets 1-2% for the primary keyword. We show the top 20 most frequent words plus 2-grams (two-word phrases) and 3-grams.

Does it work for any language?▾

Yes. Word boundaries handle Latin scripts, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, and CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean). For CJK we count characters since those scripts do not use spaces. Reading time auto-adjusts for the language.

Is my text private?▾

Yes. The counter runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers. You can paste confidential drafts, NDAs, internal docs without risk. Close the tab and the text is gone.

Can I get a character count for Twitter / SMS / meta tags?▾

Yes. Quick presets: Tweet (280 chars), Bluesky (300), SMS (160), Meta description (155), Title tag (60), LinkedIn post (3,000), Instagram caption (2,200). The counter highlights when you cross the platform limit.

What about reading level?▾

Pro adds Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Flesch Reading Ease, Gunning Fog Index, and Coleman-Liau Index. Most newsroom copy targets grade 8. Academic papers hit grade 14+. We tell you which grade your text is and which sentences are dragging it up.

Can I count words in a specific section only?▾

Yes. Select any block of text and the counter switches to selection mode showing word count for just the highlighted section. Useful when you are checking a single paragraph or chapter.

Does it count words in different file formats?▾

Yes. Drag in a .docx, .pdf, .txt, .md, or .rtf file. We extract the text and count it. PDFs with images and complex layouts may have minor variance, which we flag with a confidence score.

Is it accurate compared to Microsoft Word?▾

Yes, within 0.5%. We follow the same word-boundary rules as Word (whitespace + punctuation = boundary; hyphenated words count as one). The 0.5% drift comes from edge cases like em-dashes (Word counts them as separators, we follow Unicode segmentation).

Stop hunting for hidden character counts

Unlimited free use. Real-time counts. Platform presets. No ads. No popups. No signup.

Count words now

Built and reviewed bySaqib Zahoor, WeboTech Studio

Last updated: May 14, 2026

The Word Counter page is built, reviewed, and maintained by the Molixa team. We use the tool we ship and update the docs when the behavior changes.

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