Paste or type your text above and the word counter will instantly show the number of words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs, as well as reading and speaking time. The built-in keyword density checker shows which words and phrases are repeated most often.
All calculations happen right in your browser — the text is not sent anywhere, so you can safely check drafts, client texts and unpublished articles.
What the Tool Counts
- Words and unique words — supports English, Ukrainian, Russian and other languages;
- Characters with and without spaces — useful for meta tags, ads, social media posts and copywriting orders;
- Sentences and paragraphs, the average and the longest sentence — long sentences make text harder to read;
- Reading and speaking time — based on an average speed of 238 and 140 words per minute;
- Stop-word ratio — the share of function words (and, the, of…); a very high value means the text is “watery”;
- Keyword density for single words, two-word and three-word phrases with an option to ignore stop words.
What Keyword Density Is Normal?
There is no magic number, and Google does not use a fixed density threshold. In practice the main keyword usually takes 1–3% of the text. If one word or phrase noticeably exceeds that and reads unnaturally, the text looks over-optimized — replace some repetitions with synonyms and related terms. If the main keyword does not appear in the top of the list at all, the text may not be relevant enough to the query.
Use the 2-word and 3-word tabs to check how naturally long-tail phrases are used and whether the text covers the topic broadly.
How Long Should an SEO Article Be?
Length should match the search intent. Compare your text with the pages already in Google's top 10 for your keyword: if they cover the topic in 1,500 words, a 300-word page will rarely compete. But do not pad the text — a complete and clear answer matters more than word count.
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FAQ
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. The text is processed only in your browser and is not sent to our server.
Does the tool count hyphenated words as one word?
Yes, words like “e-commerce” or “well-known” are counted as one word, as in most text editors.
How is reading time calculated?
The number of words is divided by the average silent reading speed of an adult — about 238 words per minute.