Free Online Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences & paragraphs in real time — plus reading time, readability score and keyword density. 100% free, no sign-up, nothing uploaded.
What is a Word Counter?
A word counter is an online tool that instantly counts the number of words and characters in a piece of text. Whether you are a student checking an essay word count, a copywriter staying within a client's limit, a blogger optimizing an article, or an SEO writer checking keyword density, WordCount.top gives you every metric you need in one clean, fast page.
Beyond simple counting, this tool estimates reading time and speaking time, calculates a readability score, and lists your top keywords — all updated live as you type, and all processed locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored on a server, or shared with anyone. Chinese, Japanese and Korean text is supported too: characters are counted individually.
How to Use This Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the editor above. Every statistic updates in real time as you write.
- Check the main counters — words, characters, sentences and paragraphs — at the top of the editor.
- Open the Details panel for reading & speaking time, unique words, average word and sentence length.
- Review your readability score to see how easy your text is to read, plus the US grade level.
- Explore keyword density with the 1-word, 2-word and 3-word tabs to spot over-used terms.
- Set a word goal to track progress toward a target such as a 500-word essay.
Why Writers Choose WordCount.top
Live Counting
Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs update on every keystroke — no submit button.
Readability Score
Flesch Reading Ease and grade level help you match your writing to your audience.
Keyword Density
Top 10 keywords for 1-, 2- and 3-word phrases with counts and percentages — essential for SEO writing.
Reading & Speaking Time
Know how long your text takes to read (200 wpm) or present aloud (130 wpm) — perfect for speeches and videos.
Private by Design
Everything runs in your browser. No uploads, no accounts, no tracking of your text. Auto-save stays on your device.
Free & Unlimited
No word limits, no paywall, no sign-up. Use it for essays, articles, novels, tweets or meta descriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in my text?
Paste or type your text into the editor at the top of this page. The word count, character count, sentence and paragraph counts update instantly as you type — no button to press and nothing to upload.
Is this word counter free to use?
Yes. WordCount.top is completely free, requires no account or sign-up, and has no word limit. Your text is processed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to any server.
What is a readability score?
The readability score uses the Flesch Reading Ease formula to estimate how easy your text is to understand, on a scale from 0 (very difficult) to 100 (very easy). We also show a grade level, the US school grade needed to understand the text.
What is keyword density?
Keyword density shows which words and phrases you use most often and what percentage of your text they account for. It helps writers avoid over-using words and helps SEO writers check the distribution of their target keywords.
Does the tool save my text?
Your text never leaves your device. For convenience, an auto-save feature keeps your draft in your own browser's local storage so you can come back later — it is never transmitted anywhere. Use the Clear button to delete it instantly.