Word Counter

Count words and check readability in one screen before publishing blog posts, docs, and release notes.

Input

Words

Characters

Characters (no spaces)

Reading time

0 min

Paragraphs

Sentences

Use this word counter to track article length, reading-time targets, and readability before publishing.

It is useful for blog editors, technical writers, and SEO teams reviewing final drafts.

Does this word counter run in the browser?

Yes. Word counting and readability calculations run locally in your browser without sending text to a server.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time uses a baseline of 200 words per minute, which is a practical default for web content.

What readability scores are included?

The tool includes Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level for quick draft quality checks.

Writing for a specific platform? These counters check its own limits.

Use this word counter online to track word and character totals for blog drafts, landing pages, and technical documentation.

It also works as a reading-time and readability checkpoint before content teams finalize publication length and tone.