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Word Counter

Paste your text and get instant word counts, character counts, reading time, and paragraph stats.

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How It Works

Paste or type your text. Stats update instantly.

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Paste your text

Drop in any content. Blog posts, emails, social captions, scripts.

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Get instant stats

Word count, characters, sentences, and paragraphs update in real time.

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Check timing

See estimated reading time (238 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm).

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Why Word Count Matters for Content Marketing

Hit the Right Word Count for Every Platform

Word count directly affects ranking, engagement, and platform fit.

  • Blog posts on page one average 1,400+ words
  • LinkedIn caps at 3,000 characters; Twitter/X gives you 280
  • Academic submissions often have strict word limits
  • This counter shows words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly

Reading Time and Speaking Time for Content Marketers

Estimated reading time builds trust — readers who know the commitment are more likely to finish.

  • Reading time calculated at 238 wpm (average adult speed)
  • Speaking time at 130 wpm — useful for scripts, podcasts, presentations
  • A 1,500-word post is ~6 min to read but 11+ min spoken
  • Verify AI-generated drafts hit your target length before editing

Sentence Counter, Paragraph Counter, and Writing Quality

Average sentence length tells you more about quality than raw word count.

  • Past 25 words per sentence, readability drops — aim for 15-20
  • Unique word count flags repetitive or thin content
  • Pair with our readability checker to see your reading level
  • Run text through the keyword density checker to spot overused terms

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