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Word Counter

Count words, sentences, and reading time for essays, blogs, and SEO copy.

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A quick start

How to use it

  1. Paste or type your text into the box.
  2. See live word, sentence, and paragraph counts.
  3. Check estimated reading time.
  4. Copy your text when you are done.
Examples, details, and limitations
Before you go

Common questions

How do you count words?

Words are counted as sequences of letters/numbers separated by spaces or punctuation — the same approach most editors use.

What is a good blog post word count?

Helpful posts often land between 800–2,000 words, but clarity matters more than hitting a magic number.

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