Free Online Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs—and see keyword density as you type.
Popular limits
Keyword density
0 unique wordsCommon stop words are excluded so the list focuses on meaningful keywords.
| Keyword | Count | Density |
|---|---|---|
| Start typing to see keyword density. | ||
About the Word & Character Counter
Whether you are writing an essay, an SEO meta description, a social post, or a product page, character and word limits matter. This tool counts your text as you type and shows keyword density so you can spot repetition and keep your writing focused.
What is counted?
- Words: groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks.
- Characters: every character, including spaces and punctuation.
- Characters without spaces: useful for forms with a strict limit.
- Sentences: text separated by period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
- Paragraphs: blocks of text separated by a blank line.
- Keyword density: how often each meaningful word appears compared with the total word count.
Common character limits
- Meta description: around 155–160 characters before search results truncate it.
- SEO title: around 50–60 characters is a practical target.
- X / Twitter post: 280 characters for most accounts.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my word count different from my word processor?
Different tools handle hyphenated words, apostrophes, and symbols in slightly different ways. The count here is based on whitespace-separated words.
What is a good keyword density?
There is no fixed ideal, but repeating the same keyword more than a few times can make writing feel unnatural. Use the table to spot overuse, not to hit a target percentage.
Is my text stored?
No. Counting happens locally in your browser, and your text is never sent to a server.