Whether you're writing an essay with a strict word limit, crafting a tweet, optimizing blog post length for SEO, or preparing a speech, knowing your word count is essential. This tool goes beyond simple counting — it analyzes readability, estimates reading and speaking time, identifies your most-used words, and calculates keyword density for SEO optimization.
How to Use
Paste or type text for instant analysis:
- Core counts: Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines
- Time estimates: Reading time (238 WPM average) and speaking time (130 WPM)
- Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade level and reading ease score
- Keywords: Top words and phrases by frequency with density percentages
Understanding Readability Scores
Flesch Reading Ease (0-100): Higher = easier. 60-70 is standard, 80-90 is easy, below 30 is academic.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: The U.S. school grade needed to understand the text. Grade 8 = most web content, Grade 12+ = academic papers.
Common Word Count Guidelines
- Tweet/X: ~40 words (280 characters)
- Meta description: 25-30 words (155 characters)
- Blog post: 1,500-2,500 words (SEO optimal)
- College essay: 500-650 words (Common App)
- Novel: 80,000-100,000 words
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Paste or type text into the text area.
- 2View instant word, character, and sentence counts.
- 3Check estimated reading and speaking times.
- 4Review readability scores for your target audience.
- 5Analyze top keywords and their density percentages.