Free Online Word Counter

Instant real-time word count, character calculator, sentence breakdown, reading time, speaking time, readability, and keyword density checker.

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Top Keyword & Phrase Density

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Reference Social Media & Meta Character Limits

X (Twitter) Post 0 / 280
Meta Title (SEO) 0 / 60
Meta Description 0 / 160
Instagram Caption 0 / 2,200
LinkedIn Post 0 / 3,000

How to Check Word Count in MS Word

  • Status Bar: Look at the bottom-left corner of your Microsoft Word screen.
  • Common Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + G (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + G (Mac) depending on version.
  • Top Menu: Go to the Review tab and click Word Count.

How to Check Word Count in Google Docs

  • Common Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + C while editing your document.
  • Top Menu: Click Tools in the top menu and select Word count.
  • Display Option: Check "Display word count while typing" for live status.

How to Count Words in PDF Files

  • Open your PDF document in Adobe Reader or Web Browser.
  • Press Ctrl + A to select all text, then Ctrl + C to copy.
  • Paste the copied PDF text into our free Word Counter box above for exact stats.

Word Count to Page Length Estimated Reference

Rough estimate of pages based on standard formatting (A4 page size, 12pt font):

Word Count Single Spaced Pages (Est.) Double Spaced Pages (Est.) Estimated Reading Time
250 Words 0.5 Page 1 Page ~1.2 mins
500 Words 1 Page 2 Pages ~2.5 mins
1,000 Words 2 Pages 4 Pages ~5.0 mins
1,500 Words 3 Pages 6 Pages ~7.5 mins
2,500 Words 5 Pages 10 Pages ~12.5 mins
5,000 Words 10 Pages 20 Pages ~25.0 mins

Popular Social Media & SEO Reference Character Limits

Standard guidelines across social platforms (subject to platform policy updates):

Platform / Medium Reference Character Limit Recommended Size
X (Twitter) Post 280 characters 70 - 100 characters
Instagram Caption 2,200 characters 125 - 150 characters
LinkedIn Post 3,000 characters 150 - 300 words
Facebook Post 63,206 characters ~250 characters
Google Meta Title (SEO) 60 characters 50 - 60 characters
Google Meta Description 160 characters 140 - 155 characters

Why Use Our Free Online Word Counter Tool?

Whether you are a student writing an academic essay, an author drafting a book chapter, an SEO content marketer, or a social media manager crafting short posts, keeping track of your exact word count and character count is essential. Our real-time text counter delivers instant statistics as you type, complete with sentence structure breakdown, estimated reading duration, speaking speed, readability analysis, and top keyword frequency.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does the online word counter work?
Simply type or paste your text into the text box above. Our tool automatically processes your input locally in your web browser using JavaScript and displays live text metrics instantly.
Is my text stored or saved on your server?
No! Your text is processed locally inside your web browser. None of your entered text is uploaded, saved, or transmitted to external servers. Standard site traffic analytics may run separately for general aggregated statistics.
How do I check word count in Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
In Microsoft Word, view the status bar at the bottom-left corner or press Ctrl + Shift + G. In Google Docs, press Ctrl + Shift + C or navigate to Tools > Word count. Shortcuts may vary depending on OS and software version.
How many words are on a standard single or double-spaced page?
A standard single-spaced page (A4, 12pt font) contains approximately 500 words. A double-spaced page contains roughly 250 words.
What is the difference between reading time and speaking time?
Reading time is based on an average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM). Speaking time is based on a standard presentation speech rate of 130 WPM.