What Is Word Counter?
Rephrasely's Word Counter gives you an accurate count of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. It also estimates reading time and speaking time.
How to Use Word Counter
- Paste or type your text — Enter the content you want to count.
- View the metrics — Word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count appear instantly.
- Check reading time — See how long it would take to read or speak the text.
- Edit as needed — Adjust your text to meet word count requirements.
Features
- Real-time counting: All metrics update as you type.
- Multiple metrics: Words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time.
- Keyword density: Shows how often specific words appear in your text.
- Top words list: Displays the most frequently used words.
- Free and unlimited: No signup or limits.
Why Word Counter Matters
Word count requirements exist everywhere, from school assignments and freelance contracts to social media character limits and SEO content guidelines. An accurate word counter removes the guesswork and helps you write to specification.
Who Uses This Tool
- Students: Meet word count requirements for essays and research papers.
- Freelance writers: Track deliverable length for client projects.
- SEO specialists: Monitor content length for search optimization.
- Social media managers: Stay within platform character and word limits.
- Authors: Track manuscript progress by word count.
Tips for Best Results
- Use the reading time estimate to gauge whether your content is appropriate for your format.
- Check keyword density to avoid keyword stuffing in SEO content.
- Aim for 300+ words for blog posts and 1,500+ words for in-depth articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Word Counter free to use?
Yes. Rephrasely's Word Counter is entirely free with unlimited usage and no signup required.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your text is processed securely and is never stored on our servers.
Does it count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated words are typically counted as one word.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute.
Does it count footnotes and citations?
It counts all text you paste, including footnotes and citations.