Word Counter
Count words, characters and reading time as you type, then listen to your text read aloud. Works in English, Urdu, Hindi and many more languages.
Counting and reading aloud happen on your device. Your text is never uploaded or stored.
Most used words
Type something to see keyword density.
What counts as a word
For languages that separate words with spaces, this counter splits your text on whitespace, the same method Microsoft Word and Google Docs use. A hyphenated term like “well-known” counts as one word, and a number counts as a word.
For languages written without spaces, such as Chinese, Japanese and Thai, the counter uses your browser’s built-in word segmentation, so counts are accurate there too. Letters, sentences and unique words are counted correctly in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic and other scripts.
Reading and speaking time
Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the median silent reading speed for adults reading non-fiction in English, based on a 2019 meta-analysis of reading rate studies. Speaking time assumes 140 words per minute, a typical presentation pace. Individual speakers vary widely, so read a paragraph aloud at your natural pace and adjust from there.
Narrator and dictation
- Read aloud: the narrator detects the language of your text and picks a matching voice installed on your device. You can choose a different language or voice and adjust the speed.
- Dictate: choose your dictation language, press Dictate and speak. Note that some browsers, including Chrome, process speech recognition using an online service.
Common word limits
| Format | Typical length |
|---|---|
| Tweet / X post | 280 characters |
| Meta description | 150–160 characters |
| Common App essay | 250–650 words |
| Academic abstract | 150–300 words |
| Cover letter | 250–400 words |
| In-depth blog post | 1,200–2,000 words |
| 5-minute speech | 650–750 words |
Keyword density, and how much it matters
The “Most used words” panel shows how often each word appears, ignoring common filler words. It is useful for spotting repetition you did not notice while writing. For SEO, treat it as a diagnostic rather than a target: search engines stopped rewarding specific keyword percentages long ago. The useful signal is the opposite one: if your main topic never appears in the list, the page may be unfocused.
Word Counter FAQs
Answers about counting, the narrator and dictation.
Does it count words in other languages?+
Yes. It works for languages that use spaces, such as English, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish and French, and uses browser word segmentation for languages without spaces, such as Chinese, Japanese and Thai.
Why does the narrator use the wrong voice or language?+
The narrator can only use voices installed on your device. If no voice exists for your language, it says so and reads with the default voice. You can add voices in your system’s language and speech settings, then reload the page.
Is my text saved anywhere?+
No. Counting and reading aloud run in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored, and closing the tab discards your text.
Why is my count different from Google Docs?+
Usually because of hyphens or URLs. Google Docs treats some hyphenated compounds as two words where this tool treats them as one. On a 500-word document the difference is typically under five words.
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