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Word & Character Counter

Real-time metrics for copywriters, developers, and translators. Instant word frequency, character counts, and reading time.

⏱️ Reading: 0.28 min·🎙️ Speaking: 0.48 min
Words
62
Characters
388
No Spaces
326
Lines
3(2 non-empty)
Sentences
5
Paragraphs
2
Content to Analyze3 lines388 chars

Top Word Frequency

Avg: 5.1 chars/word
the6× (9.7%)
of3× (4.8%)
their3× (4.8%)
over2× (3.2%)
and2× (3.2%)
your2× (3.2%)
1001× (1.6%)
quick1× (1.6%)
brown1× (1.6%)
fox1× (1.6%)
Reading time calculated at standard 225 words per minute. Speaking time estimated at 130 words per minute.

Text Analytics Breakdown

Whether formatting meta descriptions, writing blog posts, preparing technical documentation, or checking database string constraints, understanding text metrics is essential:

Characters (No Spaces): Critical for SMS character limits (160 chars), Twitter/X posts, and database varchar fields.

Reading & Speaking Time: Calculated based on standard human reading speed (225 words per minute) and natural speech cadence (130 words per minute).

Keyword Density: Inspect top repeated words to avoid unintentional repetition and optimize SEO copy.

FAQ

How are hyphenated words and contractions counted?

Contractions (e.g. "don't", "they're") and hyphenated words (e.g. "state-of-the-art") are counted as single words following Unicode word boundary rules.

Can I check large documents?

Yes. You can drag and drop text files up to 10MB into the upload drawer, and metrics will compute in milliseconds without freezing your browser.

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