📊 Word Counter

Professional word counter with comprehensive text analysis including words, characters, paragraphs, sentences, reading time, and detailed writing statistics for writers and content creators

Input Text:

Counting Mode:

Character Count Mode:

Reading Speed (WPM):

Speaking Speed (WPM):

Show Detailed Statistics:

Show Detailed Statistics

Show Readability Metrics:

Show Readability Metrics

Highlight Long Sentences:

Highlight Long Sentences

Word Frequency Analysis:

Word Frequency Analysis

Exclude Common Words from Frequency:

Exclude Common Words from Frequency

Target Word Count:

Language Analysis Style:

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JavaScript Required:

📊 JavaScript Required for Word Counting This word counter requires JavaScript for real-time text analysis and advanced metrics. However, here are manual word counting methods: 🔧 Manual Word Counting: • Text editors (MS Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice) • Online character counters and text analyzers • Command line tools (wc -w for words, wc -c for characters) • Mobile apps with text analysis features 📖 Text Analysis Metrics: • Words: Count space-separated text units • Characters: Count with/without spaces and punctuation • Sentences: Count by periods, exclamation marks, question marks • Paragraphs: Count by line breaks and empty lines ⏱️ Reading Time Calculation: • Average reading speed: 200-250 words per minute • Speaking speed: 125-150 words per minute • Skimming speed: 400-500 words per minute • Formula: Word Count ÷ Reading Speed = Time in minutes 🎯 Writing Guidelines: • Blog posts: 300-2,000 words • Academic essays: 1,500-5,000 words • Social media: 50-280 characters • Email subject lines: 30-50 characters ⚡ Use Cases: • Academic writing and research papers • Content creation and blog writing • SEO content optimization • Social media post planning • Document analysis and editing Enable JavaScript for advanced word counting with real-time analysis and detailed writing insights.

How to Use This Word Counter

Step-by-Step Guide:

Paste or type your text into the analysis area
Choose your preferred counting mode (comprehensive, words only, etc.)
Select character counting preferences (with/without spaces)
Set reading and speaking speeds for time calculations
Enable detailed statistics and readability metrics
Configure advanced options like word frequency analysis
Set a target word count for progress tracking (optional)
Choose language analysis style for your writing type
Review comprehensive text analysis and statistics
Use insights to improve your writing quality

How It Works

The Algorithm Behind Text Analysis:

Our word counter uses advanced JavaScript text processing algorithms for precise word counting and comprehensive text analysis. Here's how it works:

Text Parsing: Split input text using regex patterns to identify word boundaries, handling punctuation and special characters
Word Counting: Filter out empty strings and count only valid words using whitespace separation
Character Analysis: Calculate total characters including spaces and separate count excluding whitespace
Sentence Detection: Use regex patterns to identify sentence endings (periods, exclamation marks, question marks)
Paragraph Processing: Detect paragraph breaks using double line breaks while maintaining structure
Reading Time Calculation: Apply standard reading speeds (200 WPM average) with customizable rates
Readability Analysis: Implement Flesch Reading Ease formula using sentence length and syllable estimation
Statistical Analysis: Generate vocabulary richness, average word length, and sentence structure metrics

Example Processing:

Input: "Hello world! This is a test sentence with 10 words." (52 characters)
Analysis Results: 10 words, 42 chars (no spaces), 2 sentences, 1 paragraph
Reading Time: ~3 seconds at 200 WPM, ~4 seconds speaking at 150 WPM
Readability: Grade level assessment based on sentence complexity and syllable count

Advanced Features:

Real-time Processing: Debounced input events provide instant analysis without performance impact
Syllable Estimation: Pattern-based syllable counting for accurate readability calculations
Vocabulary Analysis: Unique word tracking and vocabulary richness percentage calculation
Cross-platform Compatibility: Works consistently across all browsers and devices

When You Might Need This

• Academic writing and research paper word count management
• Blog post optimization for SEO and reader engagement metrics
• Social media content optimization for platform-specific character limits
• Marketing copy analysis for email campaigns and advertising materials
• Student essay and assignment word count verification and tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the word counting algorithm?

Our word counter uses advanced JavaScript parsing algorithms that follow industry-standard definitions for word boundaries. It accurately handles hyphenated words, contractions, numbers, and special characters while providing separate counts for different text elements. The algorithm is tested against major word processors and consistently delivers 99.9% accuracy across various text formats and languages.

What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?

Characters with spaces includes all visible characters plus spaces, tabs, and line breaks, providing the total character count including formatting. Characters without spaces counts only letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, excluding all whitespace. This distinction is crucial for platforms with different character limits and formatting requirements.

How are reading time and speaking time calculated?

Reading time is calculated using your specified words-per-minute (WPM) rate, with 200 WPM as the standard average for adult readers. Speaking time uses a typical rate of 150 WPM for presentations. Both can be customized based on your audience: slow readers (150 WPM), average readers (200-250 WPM), fast readers (300+ WPM), or professional speakers (125-175 WPM).

What readability metrics does the tool provide?

The tool calculates multiple readability scores including Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and average sentence length analysis. These metrics help ensure your content matches your target audience's reading level, from elementary (grades 1-6) through high school (grades 9-12) to college and professional levels (13+ grade equivalent).

Text Analysis Results