A free word, character, and keyword counter
Paste or type your text to get an instant word and character count, plus sentences, paragraphs, keyword density, reading time, and a 1 to 10 reading score. Free, in your browser, no account.
What it measures
Word & character count
Real-time word and character count as you type or paste, so you can write to any limit without guessing.
Sentences & paragraphs
Totals for sentences and paragraphs to help you check structure and pacing at a glance.
Keyword density
Your most common keywords and the percentage each one takes up, so no single term quietly dominates.
Reading & speaking time
Estimated reading time at about 200 words per minute and speaking time at about 150.
Reading score
A transparent 1 to 10 score based on readability rules, not AI. Higher means clearer and better structured.
Private by default
Everything runs in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or used to train any model.
Every Word Rating tool
One editor powers every tool below, so you can switch between any page without losing your text. This is the home for the keyword density checker and every character-limit checker.
How the reading score works
The reading score is a single number from 1 to 10 built from transparent, rule-based checks rather than a machine-learning model. It looks at sentence length, characters per word, paragraph structure, keyword density, vocabulary richness, complex-word and syllable counts, repetition, pronoun use, and punctuation balance. Thresholds adapt to the length of your text, so a short note and a long article are judged on fair terms.
A score in the green range points to clear, well-structured writing, while a lower score usually means long sentences, heavy repetition, or dense vocabulary. Because every rule is deterministic, the same text always produces the same score.
Who it is for
- Students checking essays against word and character limits.
- Writers and bloggers tightening drafts and watching reading time.
- SEO and content marketers keeping keyword density in a healthy range.
- Anyone who needs an accurate character count for social posts, titles, or meta descriptions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this word counter free?
Yes. The word counter, character counter, and keyword density tools are completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.
Is my text uploaded or stored anywhere?
No. All counting and analysis happen locally in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How is the reading score calculated?
The reading score is rule-based, not AI. It runs ten transparent checks covering sentence length, word complexity, paragraph structure, keyword density, vocabulary richness, syllable count, repetition, pronoun use, and punctuation balance. It needs at least 100 characters to start, and a higher score means clearer, better-structured text.
What is keyword density and why does it matter?
Keyword density is the percentage of your total words that a single term represents. Watching it helps with SEO and editing, so one word does not get repeated too often. The tool lists your most common keywords and the density of each.
Can I count characters for social posts, meta descriptions, or essays?
Yes. Character and word counts update in real time, so you can check your text against any limit, whether that is a social post, a meta description, or an essay word target.
How accurate is the word count?
The counter uses Unicode-aware word extraction that works across languages and handles punctuation, so the count stays consistent with how words are normally defined.