About This Free Word Counter Tool
This Word Counter helps you instantly analyze text: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, keyword density, and readability (Flesch Reading Ease, F-K Grade, Gunning Fog, SMOG). It’s accurate, fast, and privacy-friendly — your text never leaves your browser.
How to Use
- Paste or type your text into the editor.
- Toggle “Exclude stop words” for SEO-focused keyword density.
- Check readability and time estimates to match your audience.
- Export results as CSV/JSON, or print to PDF for reports.
When To Use a Word Counter
- SEO writing: maintain keyword density and readability targets.
- Social posts: stay within character limits.
- Speeches/presentations: estimate speaking time.
- Academic writing: keep track of word count requirements.
Readability Metrics Explained
Flesch Reading Ease (FRE): Higher is easier to read (60–70 for general web content).
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: U.S. school grade required to understand the text.
Gunning Fog: Estimates years of education needed; aims for 12 or less for most audiences.
SMOG: Focuses on polysyllables to gauge complexity.
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Privacy
All processing happens locally in your browser. No text is uploaded or stored on a server.