Counting & Analysis
Counting tools answer questions that are hard to judge by eye: how long a piece is, how long it takes to read, and which words recur. They are useful before a word limit, during editing, and when you need to describe a text rather than rewrite it.
Treat the numbers as evidence, not a verdict. A word count cannot tell you whether an argument is clear, and keyword density cannot tell you whether a phrase is useful. Use the measurement to ask a better question about the draft.
- Word Counter Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs as you type. Open tool
- Reading Time Estimate how long a piece of writing takes to read or to say aloud. Open tool
- Keyword Density See which words a text leans on most, and how often. Open tool
Common questions
How accurate is a word count?
It is exact for the text you paste, but the definition still matters. Hyphenated words, numbers, citations, and headings may be counted differently by your school or publisher. Use the tool for a quick total, then check the counting rule in the brief you are working to.
What reading speed do these tools assume?
Reading-time estimates usually assume a general adult silent-reading speed of roughly 200 to 250 words per minute. Technical material, dense tables, and a second language all slow that down. Treat the result as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Does keyword density still matter for SEO?
Not as a direct ranking score. Search engines understand synonyms and context far better than a simple percentage suggests. Density is still useful as a editing check: it shows whether a page repeats one phrase awkwardly or buries the main topic under unrelated words.