Word Counter & Text Analyzer
Keyword Density
| Keyword | Count | Density |
|---|---|---|
| Type or paste text to see keyword density | ||
How to Use This Tool
Paste or type your text into the editor area. All statistics update in real time as you type — there's no button to click and no waiting.
The top bar shows your core metrics at a glance: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, estimated reading time, and estimated speaking time.
Below the main editor, the keyword density table shows which words and phrases appear most frequently in your text, displayed as both a count and a percentage. This is useful for SEO content writing, academic papers, or checking for overused words.
You can paste text from any source — Word documents, web pages, emails, or PDFs. The tool handles all text formatting and special characters. Use the clear button to reset the editor, or the copy button to copy your text back to the clipboard.
Reading time is calculated at an average of 238 words per minute (based on research for adult English readers). Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, which is a comfortable public speaking pace.
What is Word Count and Why Does It Matter?
Word count is the total number of individual words in a piece of text. While it seems like a simple metric, word count plays a critical role in many professional, academic, and creative contexts.
In academic writing, word count requirements are standard. University essays, dissertations, and journal submissions all specify word limits — going significantly over or under can result in penalties or rejection. Many students and researchers rely on word counting tools to stay within guidelines.
For content writers and SEO professionals, word count directly affects search engine rankings. Research has shown that longer, more comprehensive content tends to rank higher in Google search results. The average first-page result contains approximately 1,400 words, though quality matters far more than hitting a specific number.
Social media platforms impose character limits — Twitter/X allows 280 characters, LinkedIn posts perform best under 1,300 characters, and Instagram captions cap at 2,200 characters. Knowing your character count helps you craft messages that fit each platform.
In publishing, word count determines book category and pricing. A standard novel runs 70,000 to 100,000 words, while novellas fall between 17,500 and 40,000 words. Short stories are typically under 7,500 words.
Reading time estimates based on word count have become standard on blogs and news sites. Displaying estimated reading time helps readers decide whether to engage with content and has been shown to increase article completion rates.