Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in real time. Includes keyword frequency analysis and writing goal tracker.
ExperToolBox's word counter gives you instant, real-time statistics as you type or paste text. In one view you can see word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, line count, estimated reading time, and speaking time — plus a keyword frequency analysis showing the most used words in your text.
The writing goal tracker lets you set a target word count and visualise your progress with a progress bar. Choose from presets for blog introductions, articles, SEO posts and long-form content, or set your own custom target.
Word count matters in many professional and academic contexts. For SEO content, Google tends to rank longer, more comprehensive articles higher — posts between 1,500 and 2,500 words often perform best for competitive keywords. For academic writing, essays and papers have strict word limits that must be met. For social media, platforms have character limits (Twitter/X: 280 characters, LinkedIn posts: 3,000 characters).
For email marketing, shorter is generally better — studies show emails between 50 and 125 words have the highest response rates. For landing pages, the optimal word count depends on the complexity of the offer. Understanding word count helps you calibrate your writing for its intended purpose.
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute, which is the average silent reading speed for an adult. Speaking time is calculated at 130 words per minute, which is a comfortable presentation pace. These are useful estimates — actual reading speed varies significantly between individuals and depends on text complexity.