Word counter and readability analyzer
This is more than a word counter. As you type or paste, it counts words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, estimates reading time at your chosen speed, calculates six industry-standard readability scores and charts your keyword density — all instantly and entirely in your browser. Whether you're hitting an essay word limit, tightening a blog post for SEO or polishing a script, the live feedback helps you write clearer, faster.
Why reading time matters
Reading time is words divided by reading speed. Most adults read prose at 200–250 words per minute, so a 1,000-word article takes roughly four to five minutes. Showing reading time sets reader expectations and is a small trust signal that can reduce bounce rate.
Understanding readability scores
Readability formulas estimate how hard text is to read from sentence length and word complexity. Shorter sentences and shorter words lower the grade level. Use the scores as a guide, not a rule — clear, concrete writing beats artificially short sentences every time.
Keyword density without stuffing
Keyword density is how often a term appears relative to total words. The density chart strips stop words so you see the terms that actually carry meaning. Modern search engines reward natural language and comprehensive coverage, so write for humans first and let the density chart simply confirm you haven't over-repeated a phrase.