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How to Use

1

Enter text

Paste or type any text into the text area.

2

View stats

See word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, and reading/speaking time.

3

Edit freely

The counter updates on every keystroke in real time.

About Word Counter

Writing for the web means hitting targets — article lengths, meta description limits, reading-time promises — and eyeballing a draft does not cut it. ILikePdf Word Counter tracks words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type or paste, and adds estimated reading time plus a keyword-density panel. It is a focused tool for editors and SEO writers. Counting runs live in your browser, so drafts stay private.

How to count words in text Word Counter

Step 1: Paste or type your text into the editor.
Step 2: The counter updates live as you type.
Step 3: Review words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
Step 4: Check estimated reading time.
Step 5: Use the keyword density panel to analyse repetition.

Common use cases for Word Counter

  • Check article length against SEO word targets.
  • Meet character limits for meta descriptions.
  • Measure reading time for blog posts.
  • Analyse keyword density in draft copy.

Pro tips

  • Reading time helps set audience expectations.
  • Keyword density flags overused terms.
  • Counting runs live, with nothing uploaded.
  • Use the reading-time estimate to set expectations in article intros.
  • Character counts matter for meta descriptions — target under 155.
  • Paste large documents — counting stays instant even for 100k+ words.

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