Word Counter
Count words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and lines as you type, with estimated reading and speaking times and a keyword density table. Nothing is uploaded, so it is safe for unpublished work and confidential drafts.
Built for essays with word limits, meta descriptions with character limits, speeches with time limits and social posts with all three.
How to use the word counter
Type or paste your text into the box.
Watch the counts update live as you edit.
Check reading time and keyword density beneath the totals.
Why use the Convert Now word counter
Live counting
Every statistic updates as you type, no button needed.
Reading and speaking time
Know how long your piece takes to read or present.
Keyword density
See your most-used words and their frequency.
Completely private
Your writing is never uploaded.
Word limits that matter
Different platforms count differently, so knowing the number is only half the job. Google typically displays about 60 characters of a page title and 155 of a meta description. University essays are usually counted the way word processors do – any run of non-space characters – which is the method used here, so the number matches what your marker sees. Social platforms count characters including spaces and emoji, and some count links as a fixed length regardless of the real URL.
Reading and speaking time
Reading time uses 225 words per minute, the widely accepted average for adults reading silently on screen. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, which is a comfortable presentation pace – faster than a formal speech, slower than casual conversation. If you are preparing a five-minute talk, roughly 650 words is the target, and the counter tells you when you are over.
Using keyword density sensibly
The word frequency table shows which terms dominate your text. It is useful for spotting unintentional repetition and for checking that a piece written about a topic actually mentions it – but chasing a specific density percentage is outdated advice. Modern search engines evaluate meaning and coverage, not repetition counts, and text stuffed to hit a density target reads badly to humans and to ranking systems alike.
Read the guide: How to Calculate Percentage: Formulas & Examples
Frequently asked questions
How do I count words in a document?
Paste your text into the box. The word count updates instantly, along with characters, sentences and paragraphs.
How many characters should a meta description be?
About 155 characters, since Google typically truncates longer ones. Page titles are usually cut at around 60.
How long does it take to read 1,000 words?
Roughly four and a half minutes silently, or about eight minutes read aloud at presentation pace.
Does it count words the same way Microsoft Word does?
Yes – both treat any run of non-space characters as a word, so the totals match.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The counting happens entirely in your browser and nothing is transmitted or stored.
Is there a maximum length?
No practical limit. Very long documents may be slower on older phones.
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