Count words, characters, and reading time

Free Word Counter - Count Words & Characters Online

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly with our free word counter. Includes reading time estimate.

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and more

Your Text

Statistics

Words0
Characters0
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Lines0

Reading Time

Reading< 1 min
Speaking< 1 min
0
Avg Word Length
0
Avg Sentence Length
0
Unique Words
-
Longest Word

Check Keyword Density

0
Occurrences
0.00%
Density

What Is a Word Counter?

A word counter is a tool that analyzes text to count the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Word counters are essential for writers, students, and content creators who need to meet specific length requirements — from Twitter's character limit to academic essay word counts. Beyond simple counting, advanced word counters provide reading time estimates, keyword density analysis, and readability scores to help you optimize your content.

How to Use This Free Word Counter

  1. 1

    Paste or type your text into the input area.

  2. 2

    View instant statistics: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs.

  3. 3

    Check the estimated reading and speaking time.

  4. 4

    Review keyword frequency and density analysis.

  5. 5

    Use the insights to optimize your content length.

Key Features

  • Real-time word, character, sentence, and paragraph counting
  • Estimated reading time and speaking time
  • Character count with and without spaces
  • Top keyword frequency analysis
  • Reading level and readability estimation
  • Works instantly as you type — no button to click

Why Use FreeDevKit?

  • Instant, accurate text statistics as you type
  • Meet word count requirements for essays, articles, and social media
  • Keyword density analysis helps with SEO content optimization
  • Free alternative to paid writing tools like Hemingway or Grammarly

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading time is calculated based on the average adult reading speed of approximately 200-250 words per minute. Speaking time uses an average of 130 words per minute.