Text & Strings/Word & Character Counter
Word & Character Counter
Real-time metrics for copywriters, developers, and translators. Instant word frequency, character counts, and reading time.
Top Word Frequency
Avg: 5.1 chars/wordText 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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