More Than Just a
Word Counter
Most word counters just count words. Ours goes much further — giving you a complete picture of your text including reading time, speaking time, keyword density, reading level and detailed writing statistics.
Everything updates live as you type — no clicking, no waiting. Set a word limit to stay on target for essays, social posts or any writing with a strict count.
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A professional writing tool — completely free
Live Updates
Every statistic updates instantly as you type — no button to click, no page to refresh. Just start writing and watch the numbers update in real time.
Word Limit Tracker
Set a word limit for your essay, tweet or article and watch a colour-coded progress bar track your count — green, amber then red as you approach your limit.
Keyword Density
See your top keywords ranked by frequency with visual bars — invaluable for SEO content writers and bloggers who need to optimise for search engines.
Reading Level
Our tool estimates your text's reading difficulty level — from Very Easy to Very Difficult — helping you pitch your writing at the right level for your audience.
Text Tools
Convert to UPPERCASE, lowercase or Title Case instantly. Copy all your text, download as a .txt file or paste from clipboard — all with one click.
100% Private
Your text never leaves your browser. We never store, transmit or see what you write. Use it confidently for any sensitive or confidential content.
Who Uses WordCount?
Trusted by writers and professionals worldwide
Students
Stay within essay word limits and track assignment lengths accurately
Bloggers
Optimise article length and check keyword usage for better SEO
Journalists
Meet strict article length requirements for print and online publications
Social Media
Check character counts for Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram posts